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LS12 BTZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,241 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,822 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,553 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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LS12 BTZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS12 BTZ, 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 LS12 BTZ registered?

LS12 BTZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LS12 BTZ safe to buy?

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