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AJ61 OUD

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,763 mi
Last recorded117,763 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 117,763 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 94,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,669 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,976 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,253 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 37,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,404 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 31,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr tyre cracking and perished

osr tyre nail in tread

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 OUD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUD, 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 AJ61 OUD registered?

AJ61 OUD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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