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AF61 OYX

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,996 mi
Last recorded177,996 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 177,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 177,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 171,346 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 158,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 158,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Obvious signs of overheating and binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake Pads obviously over heated affecting performance

Pass 27 Dec 2022 143,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,639 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,638 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,151 miles

near side rear tyre tread depth down to 2mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,539 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 OYX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OYX, 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 AF61 OYX registered?

AF61 OYX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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