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LR12 GWE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer lower section of oil sump corroded and misty of oil

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

Outer vehicle sills on both covered with plastic trims

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Inner vehicle sills corroded on both sides

Rear Outer chassis on both sides slight corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2022 127,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer lower section of oil sump corroded and misty of oil

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Outer vehicle sills on both covered with plastic trims

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Inner vehicle sills corroded on both sides

Rear Outer chassis on both sides slight corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2021 118,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre 2-3 mm

Pass 28 May 2019 96,247 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 89,754 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 82,496 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 82,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,178 miles

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

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

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 GWE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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