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LM12 UYL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,808 mi
Last recorded125,808 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 UYL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 109,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,519 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,933 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 86,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking and worn unevenly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 514,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracks in tread wear

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 UYL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UYL, 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 UYL registered?

LM12 UYL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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