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LC61 VGZ

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,113 mi
Last recorded180,113 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 180,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 161,379 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 15 Jul 2025 161,309 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 31 Jul 2024 141,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2024 141,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,464 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 122,464 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine under tray loose.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,551 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 88,551 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,027 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked.

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

windscreen cracked.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,829 miles

Nearside Front Damaged to outer sill.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,051 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 45,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge, 205/50 17 Vitora Sportlife (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,897 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 26,131 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 VGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGZ, 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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LC61 VGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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