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LS62 WBK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,910 mi
Last recorded119,910 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 WBK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,910 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 119,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,929 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,873 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 100,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and very close to legal limit on remainder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and very close to legal limit on remainder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and very close to legal limit on remainder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge and very close to legal limit on remainder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,458 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,928 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,381 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,707 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 WBK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WBK, 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 LS62 WBK registered?

LS62 WBK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is LS62 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 WBK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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