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LV61 SBY

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,887 mi
Last recorded43,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 SBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 42,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 40,581 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking inner and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 31,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 28,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 25,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 21,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 14,481 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 SBY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 LV61 SBY, 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 LV61 SBY registered?

LV61 SBY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is LV61 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 SBY 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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