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SW62 XPA

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,604 mi
Last recorded90,604 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 XPA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,604 miles

General underbody corrosion to all steering, brake and suspension components

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,272 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 88,272 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 77,321 miles

Cabin light inoperative

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

Fuel tank securing clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cabin light inoperative

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

Fuel tank securing clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer fluid empty

Pass 10 May 2022 74,185 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 30 Dec 2020 64,402 miles

Front front bumper damaged

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2020 64,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front front bumper damaged

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed heavily on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,195 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,021 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 XPA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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