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FE62 LSF

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,512 mi
Last recorded63,512 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 LSF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,518 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,255 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 50,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,708 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,926 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LSF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSF, 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 FE62 LSF registered?

FE62 LSF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is FE62 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 LSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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