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BT61 HSF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HSF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,280 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

Fail 29 Jun 2026 103,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,419 miles

general corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,994 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 92,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,869 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 83,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 79,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,377 miles

Offside Front Lower balljoint pinch bolt nut corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 41,648 miles

babyseat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BT61 HSF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT61 HSF, 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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BT61 HSF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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