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VK62 HAA

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,527 mi
Last recorded155,527 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 HAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 145,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 138,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 129,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,837 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 101,837 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,336 miles

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 22 Aug 2017 70,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,841 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 59,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,003 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,003 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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VK62 HAA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 VK62 HAA, 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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VK62 HAA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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