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EK62 LME

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 LME
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,048 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with under shields

rear seat belts not checked cause seats are folded

Fail 22 Mar 2025 103,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle fitted with under shields

rear seat belts not checked cause seats are folded

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure outer housing cracked but not affecting light (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 78,472 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 78,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,053 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 65,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,985 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 60,985 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,955 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,912 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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EK62 LME is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK62 LME, 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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What year was EK62 LME registered?

EK62 LME is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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