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VN62 ZBE

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 ZBE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,171 miles

Heavy corrosion on parts and component's under vehicle

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,147 miles

General corrosion on parts and components under vehicle

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front to Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,263 miles

General corrosion on all parts under vehicle

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,814 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 63,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,930 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 22,247 miles

Offside Front NAIL IN TYRE TREAD

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE TREAD

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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VN62 ZBE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc 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 VN62 ZBE, 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 VN62 ZBE registered?

VN62 ZBE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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