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AX61 TYD

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,806 mi
Last recorded86,806 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 TYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 86,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 86,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,170 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 81,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,746 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 73,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,021 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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AX61 TYD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX61 TYD, 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 AX61 TYD registered?

AX61 TYD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AX61 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX61 TYD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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