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DF61 KSZ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 KSZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 135,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,451 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,608 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly bent on connection making pipe tight. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 85,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 75,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx. 50% (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall, no chords showing

Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,857 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 65,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,720 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,039 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 KSZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 DF61 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

DF61 KSZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is DF61 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 KSZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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