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FT12 LCW

2012 Mazda 3

Bronze Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,715 mi
Last recorded71,715 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 LCW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 71,715 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 71,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,187 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 60,120 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 51,870 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,627 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,801 miles

Unable to inspect O/S Rear seat belt as child seat is fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 43,801 miles

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

Unable to inspect O/S Rear seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 39,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 34,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,614 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 25,614 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,955 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,882 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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FT12 LCW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Bronze with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT12 LCW, 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 FT12 LCW registered?

FT12 LCW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is FT12 LCW safe to buy?

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