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VO62 NKD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,462 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,754 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,209 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,106 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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VO62 NKD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO62 NKD, 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 NKD registered?

VO62 NKD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is VO62 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 NKD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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