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VO62 NLP

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,128 mi
Last recorded111,128 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 111,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off but supported (6.1.2 (a))

both front fog lights not working

oil below limit only just on dipstick

Pass 31 Jul 2024 100,779 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens poor but just has enough image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both sides front fog lights not working

Fail 31 Jul 2024 100,779 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens poor but just has enough image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both sides front fog lights not working

Pass 5 Aug 2023 88,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 88,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,928 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,410 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 25,366 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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VO62 NLP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

VO62 NLP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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