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SL62 USP

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,335 mi
Last recorded169,335 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 169,335 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,466 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 157,642 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 157,642 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 153,220 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 153,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing inside edges slightly

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 148,230 miles

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 142,458 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play o/s/r drop link

Fail 16 Nov 2017 142,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

slight play o/s/r drop link

Pass 29 Oct 2016 129,715 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,223 miles

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

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)

all tyres bald on inner edges

under trays fitted

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 USP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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