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VO62 NSJ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NSJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,931 miles

Engine cover & side skirts present

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,511 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 143,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 141,062 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 141,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,267 miles

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

surface rust build up on suspension

Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

surface rust build up on suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2021 124,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 111,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,439 miles

DPF light flashing on dashboard

undertrays

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

DPF light flashing on dashboard

undertrays

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 43,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear worn out of shape

both front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Aug 2015 43,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear worn out of shape

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

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 NSJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

VO62 NSJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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