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LP61 SKD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,676 mi
Last recorded56,676 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 SKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2025 56,676 miles

Front brake discs corroding inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,621 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 49,621 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 46,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 40,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,267 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 26,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,789 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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LP61 SKD 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 LP61 SKD, 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 LP61 SKD registered?

LP61 SKD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is LP61 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 SKD 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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