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GF61 FCA

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,562 mi
Last recorded92,562 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 FCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 86,233 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 74,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 68,117 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 52,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,547 miles

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

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

all tyre perishing

front pads 50% worn

osf disc starting to pit/corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,071 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF61 FCA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF61 FCA, 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 GF61 FCA registered?

GF61 FCA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is GF61 FCA safe to buy?

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