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LO61 PDX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,736 mi
Last recorded118,736 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 PDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,736 miles

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

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

Offside front outer constant velocity joint boot is leaking grease

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 113,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,296 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 96,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,324 miles

Offside Rear tyre smooth on edge

Fail 26 Aug 2021 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre smooth on edge

Offside Rear tyre smooth on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,249 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 64,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,966 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 52,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play both front inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,022 miles

nearside front tyre damage on outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 33,957 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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LO61 PDX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc 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 LO61 PDX, 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 LO61 PDX registered?

LO61 PDX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is LO61 PDX safe to buy?

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