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VO62 NME

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,806 mi
Last recorded149,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NME
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 149,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 127,991 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,993 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 115,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 95,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,319 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,535 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,4mm cracking on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm cracking on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,421 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 NME is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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