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LX12 VHH

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 VHH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,641 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 121,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,990 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,217 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,654 miles

Front brake pads on minimum need replacing NOW!

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,945 miles

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

font tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release release under tension (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,148 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 16,311 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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LX12 VHH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

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

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