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LS12 NLN

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,096 mi
Last recorded62,096 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 NLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 62,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 58,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,913 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 NLN 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 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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

LS12 NLN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LS12 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 NLN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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