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VO62 HVD

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,089 mi
Last recorded108,089 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 HVD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,677 miles

Front front pads getting low

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel arch has slight damage

dpf light on

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,775 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 93,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 87,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,593 miles

Dpf light illuminated

Slight rattle from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VO62 HVD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO62 HVD, 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 VO62 HVD registered?

VO62 HVD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is VO62 HVD safe to buy?

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