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GL61 JUF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,143 mi
Last recorded95,143 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 JUF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 95,143 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 95,143 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 90,045 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 90,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 80,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,388 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,055 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 56,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,047 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 51,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 45,875 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2016 30,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,519 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)

front wiper blades smearing and starting to split

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 JUF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

GL61 JUF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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