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LB12 SXM

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,823 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 102,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 97,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,491 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,892 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,977 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,880 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,031 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 SXM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LB12 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

LB12 SXM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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