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HN61 NPG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 NPG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,331 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2025 76,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,743 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2024 73,742 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,137 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,387 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,381 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 54,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 53,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 48,032 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside parking brake poor effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 41,339 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside parking brake poor effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,842 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads appear low

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 20,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 20,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HN61 NPG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN61 NPG, 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 HN61 NPG registered?

HN61 NPG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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