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AF62 VHH

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 148,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 148,450 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 144,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 140,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 126,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm. signs of perishing in tread.

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm.signs of perishing in tread.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay cover fitted

under body cover tray fitted

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 VHH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHH, 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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AF62 VHH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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