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GU62 NVV

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,398 mi
Last recorded128,398 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NVV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 128,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 121,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 117,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,372 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 37,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,800 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 NVV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

GU62 NVV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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