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LA62 RHJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,340 mi
Last recorded89,340 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 RHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 89,340 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 89,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,077 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 66,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper rear lens on tailgate slightly damaged. engine under guard fitted under floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,092 miles

engine bay under guards fitted sill covers and under floor guards fitted vehicle in VGC

Pass 2 Apr 2019 27,794 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 2 Apr 2019 27,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,993 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,765 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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LA62 RHJ 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 78.6%.

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 LA62 RHJ, 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 LA62 RHJ registered?

LA62 RHJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is LA62 RHJ safe to buy?

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