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LB12 SWY

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 136,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear arch damage

Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear arch damage

Fail 14 Jul 2025 124,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear arch damage

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,244 miles

Clutch pedal very high and slipping on operation

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))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,249 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,442 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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LB12 SWY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LB12 SWY, 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 LB12 SWY registered?

LB12 SWY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LB12 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 SWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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