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FT61 HPC

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,205 mi
Last recorded79,205 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HPC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,205 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,519 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 65,788 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,574 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,203 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,392 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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FT61 HPC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT61 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT61 HPC registered?

FT61 HPC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FT61 HPC safe to buy?

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