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SK62 VPG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 125,893 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Loose

Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Shield Loose

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 122,183 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 122,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 116,600 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,125 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 95,124 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn small link arm excessively worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner half of the tread pattern bald in sections with lumps due to tyre structure distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tyre distorting and has lumps on the inner edge of tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 57,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle Inner edge of tyre contacting wheel arch liner on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,571 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,710 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

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 VPG 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 78.6%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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