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LR12 EJF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,688 mi
Last recorded35,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 EJF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 35,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,115 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 23,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 20,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 17,238 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 10,722 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on edges and slightly cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,367 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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LR12 EJF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR12 EJF, 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 LR12 EJF registered?

LR12 EJF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LR12 EJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 EJF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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