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LR62 LSN

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,142 mi
Last recorded138,142 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LSN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 138,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 127,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 127,710 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front day time running lights half not functioning on both sides

Pass 5 Oct 2020 119,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 in rear of vehicle ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,874 miles

child seats fitted too rear squabs

covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,369 miles

Front tyres 1.6-2mm 205/50r17 w

Stonechips in zone a and b

Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,369 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres 1.6-2mm 205/50r17 w

Stonechips in zone a and b

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 LSN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

LR62 LSN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is LR62 LSN safe to buy?

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