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LS62 WBX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 113,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 110,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2025 110,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,348 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 104,348 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 97,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both n/s doors damaged

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2022 97,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both n/s doors damaged

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,153 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,554 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,494 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 WBX 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 80%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

LS62 WBX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is LS62 WBX safe to buy?

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