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LC61 VGX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,378 mi
Last recorded62,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,378 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 62,378 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,270 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 31,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre lightly stepping on inner edge.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing on edges's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 24,285 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 18,104 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 VGX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC61 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC61 VGX registered?

LC61 VGX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is LC61 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VGX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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