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LX62 OCA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,044 mi
Last recorded67,044 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 OCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,409 miles

all tyres perished tread separation rear tyres deeply

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

power steering rack weeping seals turret area

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,190 miles

headlamp opaque covers

n/s/f ARB links perished boots

n/s/f TRE boots perished

rear tyre treads perished

Fail 24 Aug 2022 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp opaque covers

n/s/f ARB links perished boots

n/s/f TRE boots perished

rear tyre treads perished

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,690 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 Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,495 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,535 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 47,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,048 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 1/8 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 1/8 of tread (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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LX62 OCA 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 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 LX62 OCA, 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 LX62 OCA registered?

LX62 OCA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is LX62 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX62 OCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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