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LR62 HPJ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,509 mi
Last recorded108,509 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 HPJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,509 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2024 102,127 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 87,296 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,775 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 63,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 44,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,801 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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LR62 HPJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR62 HPJ, 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 LR62 HPJ registered?

LR62 HPJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LR62 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 HPJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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