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LH62 ATO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,277 mi
Last recorded101,277 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH62 ATO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,277 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 101,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 89,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,339 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,447 miles

Rear wiper split / perrished

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,980 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,101 miles

Central Oil leak slight oil leak from engine. ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre cut sidewall o/s/r, outer.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,210 miles

both front wiper blades damaged but still clear screen effectively

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,498 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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LH62 ATO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LH62 ATO, 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 LH62 ATO registered?

LH62 ATO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LH62 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH62 ATO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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