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SY62 OWH

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,606 mi
Last recorded104,606 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OWH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,606 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both fronts have signs of run flat damaged on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,537 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged both fronts have signs of run flat damaged on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,934 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,909 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,475 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed throughout

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,602 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND SIDE SKIRTS FITTED

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,262 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 30% wear remaining (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 3mm 205/50/R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 28,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OWH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SY62 OWH, 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 SY62 OWH registered?

SY62 OWH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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