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DU62 NPC

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,292 mi
Last recorded78,292 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 NPC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,292 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material dirt covering all components on underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 71,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material dirt covering all components on underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall split/damaged 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 66,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall split/damaged 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer tread & generally worn to 2.0mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,089 miles

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

bonnet catch lever missing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,277 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 44,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,998 miles

N/s/r tyre cracked

O/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2017 23,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r tyre cracked

O/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,050 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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DU62 NPC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU62 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

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

Is DU62 NPC safe to buy?

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