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KM61 ZWZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,882 mi
Last recorded128,882 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 ZWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 128,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 122,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,071 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 112,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 79,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,498 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 71,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,866 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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KM61 ZWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM61 ZWZ, 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 KM61 ZWZ registered?

KM61 ZWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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