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LM12 BVY

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 BVY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,836 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,295 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 92,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,828 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,891 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,845 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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LM12 BVY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LM12 BVY, 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 LM12 BVY registered?

LM12 BVY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 BVY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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