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AJ61 OTY

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 OTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,962 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 50 % corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn 50 % corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted Not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Axle corroded but Not weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 94,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,716 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner 60% surface usable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner 60% surface usable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 73,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 68,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,248 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,159 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are deteriorating

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

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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AJ61 OTY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ61 OTY, 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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AJ61 OTY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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