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VO62 NUP

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NUP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 133,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,395 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 100,880 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,041 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,148 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,020 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 NUP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NUP, 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 NUP registered?

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

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