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CA61 FNO

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,463 mi
Last recorded132,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 FNO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front discs inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unable to check fully due to protective covering (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unable to check fully due to protective covering (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

unable to inspect rear brake hoses fully due to rubber shrouds

Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gator area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

unable to check rear brake hoses fully due to rubber coverings

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 107,344 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,834 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,145 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 90,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,188 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,427 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,735 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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CA61 FNO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

CA61 FNO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is CA61 FNO safe to buy?

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