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LM62 KHD

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,206 mi
Last recorded36,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 KHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,206 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 35,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 32,668 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,901 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 27,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 16,326 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,716 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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LM62 KHD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 LM62 KHD, 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 LM62 KHD registered?

LM62 KHD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LM62 KHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 KHD 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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