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LV61 VFJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 67,867 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 60,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,268 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,552 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VFJ, 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

How do I check the history of LV61 VFJ?

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What year was LV61 VFJ registered?

LV61 VFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is LV61 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 VFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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