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DF61 PRZ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 PRZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,934 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe very corroded and in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 153,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded and in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe very corroded and in poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,275 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,905 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,680 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 113,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,933 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 102,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,954 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 72,137 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,137 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,887 miles

both rear tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

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 PRZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

DF61 PRZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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