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LC61 VHL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,886 mi
Last recorded135,886 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VHL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 135,886 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened noth sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under the body

tested in wet condition

Fail 19 Jan 2026 135,886 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened noth sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general corrosion under the body

tested in wet condition

Pass 18 Jan 2025 128,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf/osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os/ns (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security os/ns (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear - upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,021 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,287 miles

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition general under body corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2023 115,287 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

tested in wet condition general under body corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 108,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,832 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,768 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 96,768 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,947 miles

Offside Front tyre both sidewalls damaged look like the tyre has been run flat

Pass 1 Feb 2016 57,688 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,910 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 VHL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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