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LX12 YVS

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,421 mi
Last recorded54,421 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 54,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,365 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 46,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 44,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 37,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,093 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,231 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has some cuts in it.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,654 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 14,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 YVS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YVS, 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

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What year was LX12 YVS registered?

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

Is LX12 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 YVS 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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