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VK62 ZXZ

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,165 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 79,164 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 54,984 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,471 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZXZ, 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 VK62 ZXZ registered?

VK62 ZXZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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