2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · OV62 LDA
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 159,066 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV62 LDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 159,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 LDA Mileage History
- 20/10/2022144,069 mi
- 18/10/2023146,881 mi+2,812 mi
- 18/10/2023146,893 mi+12 mi
- 25/10/2024154,438 mi+7,545 mi
- 25/10/2025159,066 mi+4,628 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 LDA 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 LDA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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