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2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,408 mi
Last recorded31,408 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 USD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,408 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,495 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 30,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,586 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,488 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 27,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,772 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 25,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,198 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 24,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,208 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 17,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LV62 USD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV62 USD, 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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LV62 USD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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