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LV12 TYC

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,049 mi
Last recorded71,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 TYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 59,356 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,574 miles

Front Both front tyres showing early signs of perishing/cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking lightly

Offside Front tyre cracking lightly

Fail 23 Jul 2021 49,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking lightly

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking lightly

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,287 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,732 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,541 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 TYC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TYC, 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 LV12 TYC registered?

LV12 TYC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is LV12 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 TYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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