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DE61 XPL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords As marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,466 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,576 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 67,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,114 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 64,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray loose

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,060 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 18,624 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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DE61 XPL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 DE61 XPL, 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 DE61 XPL registered?

DE61 XPL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is DE61 XPL safe to buy?

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