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BX61 XZZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,772 mi
Last recorded50,772 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 XZZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 46,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp displays intermittently

Pass 6 Feb 2023 44,404 miles

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

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 42,470 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 37,666 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 29,518 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 29,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,047 miles

child's seat fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,975 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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BX61 XZZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX61 XZZ, 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 BX61 XZZ registered?

BX61 XZZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is BX61 XZZ safe to buy?

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