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LR62 LJA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,743 mi
Last recorded101,743 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LJA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,743 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp broken/missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges ,advise renewing soon

play in offside front lower ball joint

reverse lights temperamental ,advise attention

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,061 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle suspension components in general

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to vehicle suspension components in general

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,083 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise immediate replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,728 miles

offside front wiper blade split

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 LJA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJA, 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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LR62 LJA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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