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LS62 WBD

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,571 mi
Last recorded155,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 WBD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 155,571 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 151,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 148,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 148,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 138,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 129,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 129,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,128 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,939 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,083 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 75,082 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT BRAKE PAD LININGS LOW

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM ON OUTER EDGE ADVISE REPACEMENT

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,031 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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LS62 WBD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LS62 WBD, 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 LS62 WBD registered?

LS62 WBD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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