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LX12 YWD

2012 Mazda 3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,668 mi
Last recorded16,668 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YWD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 16,668 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 16,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 15,135 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 15,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 14,372 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 14,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam incorrect position (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 12,860 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 11,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre old and cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 10,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 9,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 7,920 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 6,846 miles

Rear wiper stating to split/ perish on end

Pass 3 Mar 2017 5,680 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2016 4,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 2,643 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 YWD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

LX12 YWD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LX12 YWD safe to buy?

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