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LR12 NHG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,763 mi
Last recorded73,763 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,763 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,998 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2018 70,995 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NHG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

LR12 NHG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 NHG safe to buy?

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