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SK62 FCV

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,977 mi
Last recorded95,977 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 FCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,977 miles

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

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

Underside and components heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 95,841 miles

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

Front Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired panel missing that holds radiator,other components at front not secured due tp accident damage (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded,also suspension parts showing corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,273 miles

Heatshield Loose @ Fuel Tank Area

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,805 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,986 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 71,986 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,059 miles

BONDING BEGINNING TO FAIL AT NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

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

OSF SUSPENSION DROP LINK DAMAGED/WORN

OSF WIPER RUBBER TORN - FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

WORN PATCH ON BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP

Fail 8 Nov 2019 56,889 miles

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision LOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ANCHORAGE (PUSH NUT) DETACHED. (SEATBELT STALK MOUNTED TO SEAT) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONDING BEGINNING TO FAIL AT NSF,LOWER SUSPENSION WISHBONE BUSH

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

OSF SUSPENSION DROP LINK DAMAGED/WORN

OSF WIPER RUBBER TORN - FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

WORN PATCH ON BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP

Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,108 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))

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Fail 9 Nov 2018 46,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very dangerous condition (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 26,029 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

front wiper rubbers torn

no dsr printout 48473

Fail 3 Nov 2016 26,029 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wipers smearing screen

front wiper rubbers torn

no dsr printout 48473

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,597 miles

no emissions printout available gas too clean to register 42115

Fail 6 Nov 2015 17,597 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

no emissions printout available gas too clean to register 42115

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters front & rear (6.3.4h)

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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SK62 FCV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK62 FCV, 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 SK62 FCV registered?

SK62 FCV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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