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LP12 FDU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 FDU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 120,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,220 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 110,022 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly inscure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 106,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 104,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2021 101,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 101,338 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 93,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 93,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 85,379 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Fail 11 May 2018 85,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 18 May 2017 73,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,336 miles

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

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

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,097 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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LP12 FDU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LP12 FDU, 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 LP12 FDU registered?

LP12 FDU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 FDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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