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B3 LLR

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,945 mi
Last recorded41,945 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LLR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 41,945 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 40,881 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 38,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,120 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,817 miles

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 34,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 24,858 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 24,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B3 LLR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B3 LLR, 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 B3 LLR registered?

B3 LLR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is B3 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 LLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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