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CA61 LUZ

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 LUZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 119,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 115,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 110,662 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,017 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,615 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,725 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,715 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 36,515 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine untray hanging down on left hand rear corner.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CA61 LUZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

CA61 LUZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is CA61 LUZ safe to buy?

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