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VL05 HAL

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL05 HAL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 89,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,060 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 68,916 miles

Front and rear sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,831 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 63,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,149 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 53,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,187 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under-trays fit obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Nov 2016 36,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,617 miles

engine covers & under-trays fit

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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VL05 HAL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VL05 HAL, 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 VL05 HAL registered?

VL05 HAL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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