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2012 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SW62XPA
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 90,604 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- General underbody corrosion to all steering, brake and suspension components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,272 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 88,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,062 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,321 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Cabin light inoperative
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fuel tank securing clamp corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen washer fluid empty
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Cabin light inoperative
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Fuel tank securing clamp corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,185 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,402 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front bumper damaged
- Rear rear bumper damaged
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front bumper damaged
- Rear rear bumper damaged
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,565 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed heavily on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,195 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,778 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018 10 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,130 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,021 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 10 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!
SW62XPA was registered on 2012-10-27
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