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LR12 NKL

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,062 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,500 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,480 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,478 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 NKL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

LR12 NKL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LR12 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 NKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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