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GL61 GGO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,564 mi
Last recorded93,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 GGO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 93,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 85,382 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 85,382 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,200 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,914 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,095 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,671 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,857 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 21,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL61 GGO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL61 GGO, 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 GL61 GGO registered?

GL61 GGO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GL61 GGO safe to buy?

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