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DV62 OGX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 67,008 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 63,667 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,221 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 58,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished and under inflated, deep cracks showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,567 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, projected beam pattern not affected

slight surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,059 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 13 Feb 2020 39,059 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,780 miles

o/s rear tyre worn slightly out of shape 205/55/126

rear tyres perished dated 2011

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,632 miles

both front tyres worn low 205/55/16

both rear tyres perished

o/s front tyre perished

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,375 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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DV62 OGX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DV62 OGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV62 OGX registered?

DV62 OGX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 OGX safe to buy?

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