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LO62 BLK

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 65,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHTLEY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 56,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,966 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,056 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 48,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,270 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 BLK 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 LO62 BLK, 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 BLK registered?

LO62 BLK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is LO62 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 BLK 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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