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EA62 LWY

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 104,788 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

tested in wet condition

Pass 30 Nov 2024 96,817 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2022 78,276 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2022 78,276 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,408 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 44,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 44,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,948 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,732 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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EA62 LWY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA62 LWY, 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 EA62 LWY registered?

EA62 LWY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is EA62 LWY safe to buy?

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