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SY62 OWJ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,143 mi
Last recorded114,143 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 114,143 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 114,143 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,033 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,925 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,397 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,376 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,283 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,786 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 99,783 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 89,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,192 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,176 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,251 miles

Front brake imbalance 28%

Nails in both rear tyres.

Slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link pin.

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 OWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

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

Is SY62 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 OWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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