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LO61 FFJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,931 mi
Last recorded131,931 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 FFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 131,931 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 123,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 116,548 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 97,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,267 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 89,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 77,954 miles

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 May 2018 62,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 45,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,777 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and going bald inner edge also out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked going bald inner edge and also out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,349 miles

both rear tyres beginning to crack

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,307 miles

both front tyres cracking badly in treads

both rear tyres cracking in treads and worn out of shape on inner edges

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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LO61 FFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LO61 FFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO61 FFJ registered?

LO61 FFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is LO61 FFJ safe to buy?

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