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LO61 RYZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,955 mi
Last recorded93,955 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 RYZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,955 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 83,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,724 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 71,933 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 71,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,322 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside/offside front inner brake pads wearing low.

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

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 RYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LO61 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

LO61 RYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is LO61 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 RYZ 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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