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GU62 NVJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 106,841 miles

both front arm rear bushes perished/worn

both front tyres scrubbing on edge

front number plate poor

headlight image poor

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear axle corroded

rear pads low/worn

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,179 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 100,243 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear roll bar links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 80,989 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,727 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,452 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 35,452 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,471 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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GU62 NVJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU62 NVJ, 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 GU62 NVJ registered?

GU62 NVJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GU62 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 NVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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