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VO62 NMF

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 125,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 120,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - heavily pitted / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight streak after final wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 120,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs - heavily pitted / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight streak after final wipe (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 116,105 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 116,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers or pump partialy blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 110,438 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush starting to split/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 106,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush starting to split/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,041 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 100,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,832 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,847 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,847 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,869 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,291 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 49,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 NMF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NMF, 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 NMF registered?

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

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