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LR62 YXL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,119 mi
Last recorded62,119 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 62,119 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 58,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 53,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,432 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,199 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,068 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,046 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 21,457 miles

Front nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing very low on inner edges.

Rear nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,012 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 YXL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXL, 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

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What year was LR62 YXL registered?

LR62 YXL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LR62 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 YXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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