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EA62 LWZ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,272 mi
Last recorded125,272 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 LWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper not fully attached but not likely to fall off (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (2016) also cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill cover missing/body damage n/s

Fail 23 Feb 2023 125,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubbers detached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps clouded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure bumper not fully attached but not likely to fall off (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (2016) also cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill cover missing/body damage n/s

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,013 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 108,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,750 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 96,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in mud - unable to read (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 66,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 66,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,525 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 LWZ 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 66.7%.

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 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 LWZ, 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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EA62 LWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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