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SP62 NVG

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,215 mi
Last recorded86,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 NVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,288 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 73,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,817 miles

advise exhaust heat shield is loose

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not holed or excessive

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive also rear bushes worn but not to excess

advise o/s n/s rear inner sills and chassis legs corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise slight smoke from exhaust when engine has been idling

advise unable to properly access o/s n/s floor also o/s n/s outer sills for corrosion due to plastic trims covering them

Pass 18 May 2021 52,082 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front tyres near limit of 1.6mm and are worn on edges advise to replace

Fail 18 May 2021 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front tyres near limit of 1.6mm and are worn on edges advise to replace

Pass 25 May 2020 44,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,287 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 38,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,896 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 26,894 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,999 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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SP62 NVG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP62 NVG, 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 SP62 NVG registered?

SP62 NVG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is SP62 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 NVG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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