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DE62 VJG

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,769 mi
Last recorded54,769 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VJG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,769 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 54,761 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 46,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023
Pass 31 Oct 2022 33,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,809 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 20,959 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,809 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,556 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 8,872 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 VJG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

DE62 VJG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DE62 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 VJG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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