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LR62 LJF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,219 mi
Last recorded48,219 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LJF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 46,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,592 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 43,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 39,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 29,415 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 23 May 2017 242,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,926 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 LJF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR62 LJF?

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What year was LR62 LJF registered?

LR62 LJF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LR62 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 LJF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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