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LO12 OHF

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,665 mi
Last recorded50,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,558 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,390 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 43,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 41,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (attatched to rear of subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,457 miles

oil light on

Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,238 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 33,228 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,273 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,741 miles

front wiperblades

offside rear brake calliper damp advise to be stripped and checked as it is not clear if its starting to leak.

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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LO12 OHF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LO12 OHF, 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 LO12 OHF registered?

LO12 OHF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is LO12 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 OHF 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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