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VN62 RVR

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 RVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,500 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 68,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 64,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 61,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,875 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 57,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 54,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,900 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,103 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,482 miles

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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VN62 RVR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN62 RVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN62 RVR registered?

VN62 RVR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VN62 RVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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