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DY62 ZPZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,013 mi
Last recorded58,013 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 ZPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 58,013 miles

Central Rear Lower Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 58,013 miles

Central Rear Lower Towbar attachment insecure towing ball loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o.s.r and n.s.r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 49,313 miles

Central Rear Lower Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 49,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Lower Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 42,569 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,351 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 36,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by towball (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,553 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,155 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 26,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 19,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 17,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 14,726 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 11,511 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 ZPZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY62 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

DY62 ZPZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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