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EF61 USL

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 USL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 90,463 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 90,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,343 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,867 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,759 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,649 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 83,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,759 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,195 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 14 Aug 2019 62,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,135 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,834 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,624 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 33,378 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,792 miles

both front tyres getting low

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 USL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF61 USL, 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 USL registered?

EF61 USL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is EF61 USL safe to buy?

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