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SM62 DZW

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,064 mi
Last recorded108,064 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 108,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 101,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,945 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 93,945 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,553 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Report\Advise Rear wiper torn.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 83,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn N\S\F lower arm ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Report\Advise Rear wiper torn.

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Bonnet catch sized in open position. (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,496 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 71,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2019 70,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,022 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front x2 tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear x1 exhaust heatshield loose

Rear x2 tyres mishaped/wearing inner edge and low/cracking

Rear x2 tyres splitting/cracking inner sidewalls

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,022 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front x2 tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear x1 exhaust heatshield loose

Rear x2 tyres mishaped/wearing inner edge and low/cracking

Rear x2 tyres splitting/cracking inner sidewalls

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,082 miles

covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,953 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 46,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,335 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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SM62 DZW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SM62 DZW, 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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What year was SM62 DZW registered?

SM62 DZW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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