2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · OV62 LCL
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 87,650 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 LCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 87,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OV62 LCL Mileage History
- 01/10/202271,801 mi
- 14/10/202376,755 mi+4,954 mi
- 12/09/202480,878 mi+4,123 mi
- 01/09/202587,275 mi+6,397 mi
- 09/09/202587,650 mi+375 mi
Average of roughly 5,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 LCL 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 (OV62 LCL) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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