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DY62 XPM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,391 mi
Last recorded57,391 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XPM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 front slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 57,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 front slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 56,500 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 56,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 55,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 54,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 52,964 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 50,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,982 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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DY62 XPM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 DY62 XPM, 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 DY62 XPM registered?

DY62 XPM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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