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SP62 XYF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,646 mi
Last recorded58,646 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 58,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,514 miles

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,774 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 53,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,038 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,710 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,331 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wear on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XYF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

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

Is SP62 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 XYF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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