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LC61 VGN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,753 mi
Last recorded75,753 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VGN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,753 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 66,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 58,907 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,741 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,227 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,606 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front and rear registration plates dirty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 29,606 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers/undertrays

Front and rear registration plates dirty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing/cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,316 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 13,571 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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LC61 VGN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC61 VGN, 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 LC61 VGN registered?

LC61 VGN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LC61 VGN safe to buy?

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