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LR62 LHX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 91,555 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 91,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield is insecure.

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 86,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,356 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 73,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,757 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 55,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,583 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,583 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Calliper bleed screw weeping, tightened screw. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,932 miles

Nearside Front Wiper end torn

Fail 19 Sep 2015 30,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wiper end torn

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 LHX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR62 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

LR62 LHX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LR62 LHX safe to buy?

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