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FT12 LCY

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,024 mi
Last recorded101,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 LCY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 101,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 84,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking 205/50/17y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 61,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,922 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 47,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,635 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,971 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 LCY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT12 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

FT12 LCY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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