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DF61 AAE

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,619 mi
Last recorded133,619 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 AAE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2020 133,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 121,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,086 miles

all tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,125 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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DF61 AAE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF61 AAE, 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 DF61 AAE registered?

DF61 AAE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DF61 AAE safe to buy?

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