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SL62 URJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,026 mi
Last recorded125,026 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 URJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 125,026 miles

CAR HEAVILY CORRODED IN PARTS REAR AXLE

Fail 27 Aug 2025 125,024 miles

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

CAR HEAVILY CORRODED IN PARTS REAR AXLE

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,869 miles

car heavily corroded in parts

Fail 29 Aug 2024 110,865 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

car heavily corroded in parts

Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at rear subframe/axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 89,501 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion at rear subframe/axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,293 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,137 miles

nsf wiper rubber torn . front wipers smearing screen

worn patch on brake pedal antislip

Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

dangerous tread wear at osr tyre

nsf wiper rubber torn . front wipers smearing screen

worn patch on brake pedal antislip

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,659 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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SL62 URJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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