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CA61 FNN

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,663 mi
Last recorded151,663 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FNN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 151,663 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 151,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,939 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,289 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,097 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,586 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 27,312 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 22,274 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 13,490 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine cover & undershield

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Nov 2014 7,486 miles

o/side tyres, sidewalls scuffed.

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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CA61 FNN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA61 FNN, 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 CA61 FNN registered?

CA61 FNN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is CA61 FNN safe to buy?

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