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LV12 HYK

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 HYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 91,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2024 80,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 77,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2021 69,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,597 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 63,597 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,693 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread & cracking & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread & cracking & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread & cracking & worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,303 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 43,303 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,684 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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LV12 HYK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LV12 HYK, 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 LV12 HYK registered?

LV12 HYK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LV12 HYK safe to buy?

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