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SM62 JMO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,127 mi
Last recorded76,127 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 JMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 74,998 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,591 miles

Bumper damaged and loose at NSF

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil sump pan corroded and saturated in oil

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,174 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Sump is in very poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2019 63,171 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Sump is in very poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,626 miles

Front no plate in poor condition

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush split

Fail 9 Nov 2018 53,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front no plate in poor condition

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,819 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 34,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,034 miles

Emission's to low to register on vosa smoke meter

Fail 12 Nov 2015 26,030 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Emission's to low to register on vosa smoke meter

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 JMO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

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

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