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LX12 VHD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,703 mi
Last recorded108,703 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 VHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 108,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre fitted wrong way around, inside facing outwards

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 100,462 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe and associated components

Pass 10 Feb 2024 92,734 miles

wet test

Pass 18 Feb 2023 85,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2023 85,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,512 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 6 Feb 2021 72,724 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,605 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,820 miles

N/S/R Handbrake over adjusted

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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LX12 VHD 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 LX12 VHD, 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 LX12 VHD registered?

LX12 VHD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 VHD 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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