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L12 RSK

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 RSK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,442 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 114,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,647 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 80,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 43,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,198 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 22,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,333 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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L12 RSK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L12 RSK, 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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L12 RSK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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