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HK61 DUH

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK61 DUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 69,477 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 69,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal is weeping oil

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

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

power steering fluid reservoir pipe is weeping fluid

Fail 11 Feb 2025 60,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft oil seal is weeping oil

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

power steering fluid reservoir pipe is weeping fluid

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,379 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,038 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

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 DUH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 HK61 DUH, 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 HK61 DUH registered?

HK61 DUH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is HK61 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK61 DUH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK61 DUH have outstanding finance?

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