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EF61 USU

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,321 mi
Last recorded127,321 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 USU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 127,321 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 127,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 119,692 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand has very little reserve travel left, needs repair / adjustment

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear hand brake effort is low compared to the other side

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

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Steering rack gaitors are slightly damp / seepage

Pass 24 May 2023 110,134 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Front 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))

Steering rack gaitors are slightly damp / seepage

Fail 24 May 2023 110,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside Front 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))

Steering rack gaitors are slightly damp / seepage

Pass 23 May 2022 98,928 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Steering rack gaitors are slightly damp / seepage

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,175 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand has very little reserve travel left, needs adjustment / repair

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

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

Steering rack gaitors are slightly damp / seepage

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,175 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand has very little reserve travel left, needs adjustment / repair

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

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

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

Steering rack gaitors are slightly damp / seepage

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,976 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand has very little reserve travel left, needs repair / adjustment

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,604 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 48,484 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 22,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 13,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 8,191 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 USU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

EF61 USU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is EF61 USU safe to buy?

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