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LC12 NUE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NUE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,941 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,714 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 38,470 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 37,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,936 miles

front tyres worn low 2mm

Pass 17 May 2016 28,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 22,835 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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LC12 NUE 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 LC12 NUE, 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 LC12 NUE registered?

LC12 NUE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LC12 NUE safe to buy?

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