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GU62 NVX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,220 mi
Last recorded91,220 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 91,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 88,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,548 miles

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,672 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 83,672 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,578 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 63,578 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,918 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 NVX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

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

Is GU62 NVX safe to buy?

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