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SP62 UHB

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,497 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 104,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,938 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 85,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,341 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,069 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 41,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,357 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 UHB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

Is SP62 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 UHB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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