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HJ61 WFM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,269 mi
Last recorded87,269 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 WFM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear pads getting low

Offside Rear pads lower on the offside rear compared to the nearside

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 77,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Over sub frame mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,965 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens in poor condition but pattern still acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens in poor condition but pattern still acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 60,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens in poor condition but pattern still acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens in poor condition but pattern still acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,438 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper has no reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,859 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,689 miles

plastic covers on n/s and o/s undersills

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,387 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 25,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

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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HJ61 WFM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 HJ61 WFM, 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 HJ61 WFM registered?

HJ61 WFM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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