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SJ62 YLO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 YLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 142,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 132,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 122,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 92,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 84,796 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,030 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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SJ62 YLO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ62 YLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ62 YLO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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