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VO62 NMU

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,177 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,049 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,460 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,521 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,962 miles

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

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

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 NMU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

Is VO62 NMU safe to buy?

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