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LV61 RZD

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,157 mi
Last recorded54,157 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 RZD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 54,157 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper and wing damaged

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged Strong advise

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,201 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,238 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 32,942 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) sml ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,889 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, perishing & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

i stop lamp illuminated on dashboard

Fail 21 Jan 2020 31,889 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, perishing & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted bosh 19 & 24 " wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

i stop lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 8 Jan 2019 30,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

i-stop lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 18,786 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,867 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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LV61 RZD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 LV61 RZD, 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 LV61 RZD registered?

LV61 RZD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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The MOT history for LV61 RZD 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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