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SJ62 YMX

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,933 mi
Last recorded110,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 YMX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,898 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 85,666 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R + O/S/R SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 44,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

gears stiff.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,735 miles

nail in NSR tyre

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 YMX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMX, 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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What year was SJ62 YMX registered?

SJ62 YMX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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