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SV62 XZX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,764 miles

Front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

slight cracking of front tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,192 miles

Front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 5 Jun 2025 80,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 30 May 2024 77,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,000 miles

Offside Front inside disc cover rotten

Rear rusting bad under car

Fail 22 May 2023 75,000 miles

Offside Front inside disc cover rotten

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

Rear rusting bad under car

Pass 24 May 2022 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 70,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 67,247 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 67,246 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,799 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,250 miles

Front discs corroded

Oil over filled

Wiper smearing windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,746 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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SV62 XZX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV62 XZX, 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 SV62 XZX registered?

SV62 XZX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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