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VO62 NTV

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,055 mi
Last recorded103,055 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,455 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,170 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r brake pad looks lower then the rest.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,381 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,207 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NTV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc 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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

VO62 NTV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is VO62 NTV safe to buy?

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