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LO62 BKU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,317 mi
Last recorded130,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 BKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 130,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has a pinhole in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Perishing, inner edge stepping and has a cut but no obvious cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Reflector cracked

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides axle/trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 129,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens smashed and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has a pinhole in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also sidewall cut but no cords and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Perishing, inner edge stepping and has a cut but no obvious cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Reflector cracked

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides axle/trailing arm bushes peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,981 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 109,972 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,035 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 85,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,248 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear also some suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,727 miles

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

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

Slight surface rust starting on front and rear subframes also some suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,363 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 24,260 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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LO62 BKU 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 84.6%.

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 LO62 BKU, 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 LO62 BKU registered?

LO62 BKU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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