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LV61 VEY

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,131 mi
Last recorded74,131 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,131 miles

Rear EXHAUST PIPE CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 64,969 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,703 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 52,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,634 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 37,567 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 37,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top link ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Age cracked tread. 2.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre age cracked, walls perished and low tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 30,739 miles

front wipers split and smearing

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 21,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,137 miles

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

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

minor cuts to nsr sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2014 10,608 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 VEY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

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

Is LV61 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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