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SP62 UHM

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UHM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,713 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,002 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has slight play ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,541 miles

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 27 Aug 2019 70,461 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,681 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 UHM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

SP62 UHM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SP62 UHM safe to buy?

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