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AD61 WFU

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 WFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 99,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,316 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside edge. Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 73,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside edge. Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AD61 WFU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD61 WFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD61 WFU registered?

AD61 WFU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AD61 WFU safe to buy?

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