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C25 LEL

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 LEL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,316 miles

corrosion on underbody and suspension components, not considered excessive

Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,722 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

catalytic converter heat shieled damaged / in secured

Fail 7 Apr 2025 126,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer joint split, exhaust system heavily corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Catalytic convertor, heat shield damaged/insecure

Clutch slipping

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm, bushes heavily deteriorated - All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 116,419 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP HEAVILY CORRODING.

FRONT UNDER FLOOR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 107,601 miles

CLUTH PEDAL FEELS HEAVY.

ENGINE OIL SUMP RUSTING.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY,ADVISE WILL KNOCK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

CLUTH PEDAL FEELS HEAVY.

ENGINE OIL SUMP RUSTING.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY,ADVISE WILL KNOCK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,020 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,306 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,464 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

slight uneven wear on front tyres

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,246 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,812 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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C25 LEL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C25 LEL, 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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C25 LEL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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