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VO62 NLX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,648 mi
Last recorded57,648 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 57,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 57,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,837 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,335 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 45,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,592 miles

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,115 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 NLX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

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

Is VO62 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 NLX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO62 NLX have outstanding finance?

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