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LX62 OCW

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,427 mi
Last recorded92,427 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 OCW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,427 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 92,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,696 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,113 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 56,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,628 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper split.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small screw in the treads.

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

Offside Rear door has slight damage,but not considered a danger to people.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,321 miles

Offside Front power steering high pressure pipe leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2015 24,321 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front power steering high pressure pipe leaking

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 OCW 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 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 OCW, 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 LX62 OCW registered?

LX62 OCW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LX62 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX62 OCW 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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