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LP62 DJE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,876 mi
Last recorded101,876 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 DJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,961 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,270 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 38,771 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,794 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,237 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 20,258 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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LP62 DJE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LP62 DJE, 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 LP62 DJE registered?

LP62 DJE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LP62 DJE safe to buy?

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