2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · LJ12 KUU
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 95,552 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ12 KUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 95,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ12 KUU 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 (LJ12 KUU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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 (14 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LJ12 KUU Mileage History
- 09/10/202382,110 mi
- 10/10/202382,110 mi
- 30/09/202488,575 mi+6,465 mi
- 30/09/202488,575 mi
- 10/10/202595,552 mi+6,977 mi
Average of roughly 6,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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