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EF61 SZT

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SZT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 101,714 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil will soon need attention (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 87,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,465 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside

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 17 Jan 2023 81,465 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,329 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres wearing low

Damage to n/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear tyres wearing low

Damage to n/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Oct 2021 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front side windows tinted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,067 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front side windows tinted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,540 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under panel fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,874 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,854 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,834 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,193 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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EF61 SZT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 EF61 SZT, 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 EF61 SZT registered?

EF61 SZT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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