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SK62 NPG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 NPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres, outer sidewalls light kerb damage

nearside rear light cluster/unit, outer lens missing

Fail 26 Jan 2023 94,798 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside front - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working front screenwash not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear tyre worn to inner reinforcing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres, outer sidewalls light kerb damage

nearside front mirrir glass cracked/broken

nearside rear light cluster/unit, outer lens missing

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,275 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush slight splitting

offside front wheel bearing slight noise (monitor)

rear sub frame and arms heavily corroded and soft

Fail 14 Jan 2022 83,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

offside front lower arm rear bush slight splitting

offside front wheel bearing slight noise (monitor)

rear sub frame and arms heavily corroded and soft

Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,520 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))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 44,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 21,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NPG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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