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VO62 NKE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,603 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside, Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 81,641 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 81,543 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,270 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside a3nd offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 77,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside a3nd offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,335 miles

Front Both nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edge (205/50r17

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to under body not excessive

Offside Headlamp unit slightly loose - top bracket broken

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 48,941 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres have edge wear

Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NKE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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