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VO62 RHA

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 105,335 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 105,334 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,991 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 94,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,584 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 92,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 88,013 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perished/split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 69,411 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder very low. advise replace very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,607 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,412 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,536 miles

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,270 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2015 36,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers smear slightly

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 RHA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHA, 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 RHA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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