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VN62 ZBG

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,524 mi
Last recorded121,524 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 ZBG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 110,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,974 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 96,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,767 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 87,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,367 miles

exhaust emission test carried out, reading too low to register

front discs inner faces heavily corroded and worn

wear to rear brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2018 54,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust emission test carried out, reading too low to register

front discs inner faces heavily corroded and worn

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,957 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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VN62 ZBG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VN62 ZBG, 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 VN62 ZBG registered?

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

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