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LO62 BLF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,347 mi
Last recorded27,347 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 BLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 27,065 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 26,031 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 26,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 25,419 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 25,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 24,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 23,258 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 22,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,729 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 18,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,731 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 BLF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 BLF, 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

How do I check the history of LO62 BLF?

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What year was LO62 BLF registered?

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

Is LO62 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 BLF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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