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VO62 NUU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,385 mi
Last recorded60,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NUU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,385 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split ,recommend new blade (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sump shield cable tied on but secure

power steering fluid level just above minimum

Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,315 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 57,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread badly worn, only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,251 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,642 miles

engine under tray slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,013 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 35,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 22,706 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 22,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 18,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 14,609 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front trye bald on inner edge

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 NUU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

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

Is VO62 NUU safe to buy?

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