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SY62 OWA

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,953 mi
Last recorded117,953 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 117,953 miles

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

Nearside Front non obligatory nsf fog lamp galss missing and lens deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Dec 2025 117,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not tested due to poor beam image (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail hose joint to caliper heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc blued from overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front non obligatory nsf fog lamp galss missing and lens deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose unsupported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,767 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing and reflector corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have significant surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Dec 2024 107,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp. no beam image, lamp full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to manually turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing and reflector corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have significant surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from offside lower of front screen. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated and condensation in unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 96,432 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from offside lower of front screen. ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated and condensation in unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 82,897 miles

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

underbody undersealed

Fail 24 Nov 2022 82,896 miles

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

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

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,240 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front suspension rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,618 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,791 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad anti slip worn

Pass 14 Apr 2017 43,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners on mirror ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,469 miles

items removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2015 23,939 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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SY62 OWA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY62 OWA, 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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SY62 OWA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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