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SM62 JLU

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,269 mi
Last recorded93,269 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 JLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,269 miles

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

underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2025 89,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 57,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,329 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 16,664 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,011 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Nov 2015 8,385 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 JLU 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

SM62 JLU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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