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SW62 OMC

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,924 mi
Last recorded86,924 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,924 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 86,924 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and all suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,758 miles

All components underneath the vehicle are corroded but not seriously weakened. the corrosion includes the suspension arms, rear coil springs, anti roll bars and all the rest

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underbody corroded but not holed (Front to Rear)

Fail 1 Aug 2025 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking/perishing also. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All components underneath the vehicle are corroded but not seriously weakened. the corrosion includes the suspension arms, rear coil springs, anti roll bars and all the rest

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underbody corroded but not holed (Front to Rear)

Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,260 miles

All components underneath the vehicle are corroded but not seriously weakened. the corrosion includes the suspension arms, rear coil springs, anti roll bars and all the rest.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 66,653 miles

*EXHAUST CORRODED*

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *FRONT FLEXI PIPE* (6.1.2 (a))

Front *ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED*

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security *CILL* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security *CILL* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear *ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED*

Rear Exhaust mounting defective *CORROSION* (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 56,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,339 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 33,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,389 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 20,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,261 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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SW62 OMC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SW62 OMC, 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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SW62 OMC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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