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LP61 SKJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 65,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,522 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 47,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 41,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pads approx. 70-75% worn

Fail 27 Dec 2019 41,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

front brake pads approx. 70-75% worn

Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,565 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F 2.7mm O/S/R 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished & poor condiyion

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2018 32,565 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F 2.7mm O/S/R 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished & poor condiyion

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Dec 2017 28,138 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 21,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Rear BOTH TYRES STARTING TO PERISH (CRACKED AROUND TREAD)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,680 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 11,842 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 SKJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LP61 SKJ, 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 LP61 SKJ registered?

LP61 SKJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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