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LR62 LJJ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,328 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 129,322 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop light

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 120,034 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,033 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 95,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,446 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 73,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

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

Offside Rear Outer light lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,798 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 56,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,430 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 LJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR62 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

LR62 LJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LR62 LJJ safe to buy?

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