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LS62 XKB

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,187 mi
Last recorded80,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 XKB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,187 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2025 80,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2024 59,265 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 50,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive appears to be from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,941 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,941 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,837 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,261 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 XKB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 XKB, 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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LS62 XKB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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