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AF62 VFJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,515 mi
Last recorded80,515 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 52,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,169 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,987 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 34,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge/tread (4.1.E.1)

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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AF62 VFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF62 VFJ, 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 AF62 VFJ registered?

AF62 VFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is AF62 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VFJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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