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AF61 NHN

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,937 mi
Last recorded47,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NHN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 46,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 43,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 38,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 30,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 24,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,852 miles

osr tyre slightly stepped

Pass 10 Jan 2015 19,962 miles

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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AF61 NHN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF61 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 NHN registered?

AF61 NHN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AF61 NHN safe to buy?

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