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HG61 NYM

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 NYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,693 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps have become slightly misty. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to rear subframe, also suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroded and weeping

Fail 3 Feb 2025 101,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroded and weeping

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx. 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,568 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps have product on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Oil sump heavily corroded in places

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps have product on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Oil sump heavily corroded in places

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads very low and very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 85,143 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid low

sump rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 75,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,246 miles

Central Front Sump is in a rusty condition

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,021 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,816 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,228 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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HG61 NYM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG61 NYM, 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 HG61 NYM registered?

HG61 NYM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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