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LN12 OBF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,489 mi
Last recorded103,489 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 OBF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 100,429 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 100,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 97,301 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking on tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking on tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking on tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking on tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking on tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "Cracking on tread" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,980 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,367 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing n/s/r slight cracking and perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges no visible cord or ply during test but close

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 38,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,113 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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LN12 OBF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN12 OBF, 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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LN12 OBF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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