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HK61 DTZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,106 mi
Last recorded76,106 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 DTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,510 miles

dpf light flashing

Fail 27 Sep 2024 72,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

dpf light flashing

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 66,488 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 66,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 13 Oct 2021 62,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,374 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,527 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,400 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,721 miles

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

front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,561 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2015 18,243 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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HK61 DTZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel 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 HK61 DTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK61 DTZ?

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What year was HK61 DTZ registered?

HK61 DTZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is HK61 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK61 DTZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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