2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · VN62 RVR
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 71,632 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN62 RVR Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 71,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN62 RVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 3 (VN62 RVR) between November 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VN62 RVR Mileage History
- 11/11/201524,482 mi
- 09/11/201631,679 mi+7,197 mi
- 03/11/201738,256 mi+6,577 mi
- 12/11/201843,821 mi+5,565 mi
- 23/10/201948,103 mi+4,282 mi
- 11/11/202051,900 mi+3,797 mi
- 29/12/202154,884 mi+2,984 mi
- 10/11/202257,875 mi+2,991 mi
- 10/11/202257,875 mi
- 14/11/202361,824 mi+3,949 mi
- 18/10/202464,860 mi+3,036 mi
- 03/11/202568,500 mi+3,640 mi
- 04/11/202568,500 mi
- 19/10/202671,632 mi+3,132 mi
Average of roughly 4,311 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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