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RV62 LGW

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 LGW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 113,197 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,926 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 102,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,555 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,537 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is low on inside edge

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

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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RV62 LGW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 RV62 LGW, 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 RV62 LGW registered?

RV62 LGW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is RV62 LGW safe to buy?

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