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FY61 ASO

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,664 mi
Last recorded43,664 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ASO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,229 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 37,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,275 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 32,481 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 29,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 25,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,402 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 15,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,480 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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FY61 ASO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red 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 FY61 ASO, 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 FY61 ASO registered?

FY61 ASO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is FY61 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 ASO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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