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SL62 CKN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 CKN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 131,671 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front recommend (0.1 (b))

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2026 131,671 miles

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front recommend (0.1 (b))

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,188 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 125,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,403 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 96,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and wishbone bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 96,794 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and wishbone bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 18 Nov 2020 85,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,167 miles

Offside daytime running light not working

Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside daytime running light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,045 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,981 miles

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

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

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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SL62 CKN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL62 CKN, 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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SL62 CKN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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