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HN61 ZTC

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,362 mi
Last recorded103,362 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 ZTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 90,592 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,664 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 81,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 26 Aug 2021 57,016 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,298 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 12,977 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 12,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,730 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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HN61 ZTC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HN61 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

HN61 ZTC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is HN61 ZTC safe to buy?

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