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DG62 VGU

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,619 mi
Last recorded78,619 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,619 miles

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

under body seal applied

Pass 5 Oct 2024 70,732 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 61,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 37,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 32,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 27,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 21,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 15,880 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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DG62 VGU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 DG62 VGU, 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 DG62 VGU registered?

DG62 VGU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is DG62 VGU safe to buy?

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