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FH61 GXT

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 GXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 72,844 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 72,844 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but bald very inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 10 May 2022 64,938 miles

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2021 62,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2019 59,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 56,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 53,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,734 miles

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

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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FH61 GXT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH61 GXT, 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 FH61 GXT registered?

FH61 GXT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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