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RV62 VAD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,188 mi
Last recorded70,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 VAD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,559 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,167 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 27,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 18,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,005 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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RV62 VAD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 RV62 VAD, 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 RV62 VAD registered?

RV62 VAD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is RV62 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 VAD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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