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LV12 MWC

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 MWC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,948 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 77,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,565 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,982 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,543 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 39,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 28,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,523 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MWC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

LV12 MWC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LV12 MWC safe to buy?

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