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EK62 LNG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,368 mi
Last recorded91,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,368 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 91,368 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn part of wishbone assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder--205/50R17 ()

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,588 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 83,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 55,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,242 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2018 49,242 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low x2 (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low x2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,438 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

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 LNG 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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

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

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