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LG62 JGX

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 JGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,209 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight surface rust (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bumper damaged

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side arm including axle has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,966 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) insecure slightly insecure and damage on the edge (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm and axle has surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damage, needs attention

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,457 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 83,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,830 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 79,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,493 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,003 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 29,003 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,976 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 19,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LG62 JGX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG62 JGX, 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 LG62 JGX registered?

LG62 JGX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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