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SP62 UHK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,561 mi
Last recorded67,561 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UHK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 67,561 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,889 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing close to limit 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 52,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,177 miles

General corrosion throughout underside, mostly at rear of vehicle.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush beginning to crack and perish slghtly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,406 miles

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

Rear various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

all discs slightly corroded

oil sump pan slightly corroded

vehicle underside dirty

Fail 4 Aug 2022 44,406 miles

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

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

Rear various suspension components corroded and bushes perished

all discs slightly corroded

oil sump pan slightly corroded

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,792 miles

Nearside Front wiper has slight split

all brake discs slightly corroded

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 12 Aug 2020 35,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,470 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 31,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,667 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 UHK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SP62 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

SP62 UHK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is SP62 UHK safe to buy?

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