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2012 MAZDA 3
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- Registration OV62MPZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 09 Nov 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,307 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
28 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,744 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,316 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF STARTING TO CLOUD. RECOMMEND MACHINE POLISH. (4.1.4 (b))
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured SNAPPED. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 NSF/OSF STARTING TO CLOUD. RECOMMEND MACHINE POLISH. (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,987 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP AND TRACKING. 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND BUSH WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP AND TRACKING. 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND BUSH WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES. RECOMMEND TRACKING ASAP. 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% NSR 145KG. OSR 207KG. BOTH LOCK (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND BUSH WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 POLISH LENS (4.1.4 (b))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,670 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF INSIDE EDGES. TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,276 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020 27 Jun 202612 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,978 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,048 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND STARTING TO MISSHAPE ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,691 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017 27 Jun 202616 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,613 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV62MPZ was registered on 2012-11-10
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