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FE62 LRL

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,739 mi
Last recorded202,739 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 LRL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 202,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 186,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 170,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 155,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 142,479 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 142,479 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,141 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 108,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm tread & tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,002 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 79,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,756 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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FE62 LRL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE62 LRL, 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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FE62 LRL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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