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L15 JON

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,541 mi
Last recorded26,541 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 JON
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 26,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 21,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,981 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 13,573 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 13,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 13,105 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 12,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 11,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 10,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 7,325 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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L15 JON is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L15 JON, 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 L15 JON registered?

L15 JON is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is L15 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 JON shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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