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DU62 AZR

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,654 mi
Last recorded78,654 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 AZR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 78,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 47,582 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 47,582 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 36,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,142 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,458 miles

Child seats fitted at time of test

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2015 11,686 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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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DU62 AZR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU62 AZR, 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 DU62 AZR registered?

DU62 AZR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is DU62 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 AZR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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