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LR12 NHC

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,760 mi
Last recorded111,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NHC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 111,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,151 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 96,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 72,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 66,901 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 66,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,011 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 48,229 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,020 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,148 miles

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

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 NHC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR12 NHC, 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 LR12 NHC registered?

LR12 NHC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is LR12 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 NHC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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