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DE62 VEL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,754 mi
Last recorded113,754 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VEL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 113,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 ()

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

Fail 8 May 2026 113,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 ()

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

Pass 8 May 2025 109,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2024 104,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 98,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 93,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight bulge

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,703 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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DE62 VEL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 DE62 VEL, 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 DE62 VEL registered?

DE62 VEL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is DE62 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 VEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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