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VO62 NVL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,372 mi
Last recorded155,372 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 NVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,372 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

suspension component's corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 148,918 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 148,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,302 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,876 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 124,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,649 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 119,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 97,174 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires rear tracking check (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to carcass on inner dege (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires rear tracking check (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 NVL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NVL, 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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VO62 NVL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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