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L50 GMJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,589 mi
Last recorded94,589 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 GMJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 90,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,270 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,270 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,430 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 45,052 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,859 miles

2x front wipers smearing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,405 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,535 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted.

Offside Front 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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L50 GMJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L50 GMJ, 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 L50 GMJ registered?

L50 GMJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is L50 GMJ safe to buy?

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