2012 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · LC61 VGZ
2012 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 180,113 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC61 VGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 180,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC61 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 3 (LC61 VGZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LC61 VGZ Mileage History
- 31/07/2024141,935 mi
- 31/07/2024141,935 mi
- 15/07/2025161,309 mi+19,374 mi
- 16/07/2025161,379 mi+70 mi
- 07/07/2026180,113 mi+18,734 mi
Average of roughly 19,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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