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SK62 JFA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,734 mi
Last recorded116,734 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 JFA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 116,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 116,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 110,373 miles

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

Underbody and suspension components corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2024 110,371 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody and suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,468 miles

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 101,132 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also perished, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,764 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,030 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 80,110 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases towards rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 70,777 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 70,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,816 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,073 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 43,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,067 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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SK62 JFA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JFA, 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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SK62 JFA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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