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HG61 TSZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 110,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [nearside is very close] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside[WOULD RECOMMEND CHANGING NEARSIDE] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 107,803 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 98,585 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 92,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 85,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 85,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,104 miles

Nearside Front nail in tire repair req

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,225 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 TSZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG61 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

HG61 TSZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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