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LD12 FVR

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,853 mi
Last recorded60,853 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 FVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 56,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,493 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,290 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,025 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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LD12 FVR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD12 FVR, 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 LD12 FVR registered?

LD12 FVR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LD12 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 FVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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