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VK62 TPO

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 TPO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 120,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,800 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,391 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,396 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,171 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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VK62 TPO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VK62 TPO, 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 VK62 TPO registered?

VK62 TPO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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