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VO12 VUD

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 VUD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,574 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 77,574 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,041 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,656 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,445 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VO12 VUD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO12 VUD, 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 VO12 VUD registered?

VO12 VUD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is VO12 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 VUD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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