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2012 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration LA12BFP
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2183cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,262 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear multiple small cuts - not showing any cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
24 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear multiple small cuts - not showing any cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (4.1.4 (b))
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,827 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Rear Brakes Performance ; Imbalance 24%
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread balding at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,016 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related
- Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Brakes Performance ; Imbalance on Rear Brakes 20 %
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,614 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel noise on rotation ?
- Offside Rear Tyre tread uneven at inner edge
- Offside Front Wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related
- Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,146 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components.
- N/S/R tyre starting to feather on tread.
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,624 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Note ; Engine cover , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
27 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 106,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Note ; Engine cover , other covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,527 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,527 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,505 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019 11 Jun 202626 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,494 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly perished
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,238 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018 11 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,100 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,793 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 11 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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LA12BFP was registered on 2012-08-24
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