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KM61 ZXG

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,045 mi
Last recorded109,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 ZXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 109,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 109,026 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,585 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Clutch slipping

Fail 21 Jan 2025 102,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Clutch slipping

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,271 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside,inner & outer edges heavily worn,Advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi outer mesh in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2023 86,993 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside,inner & outer edges heavily worn,Advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi outer mesh in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,284 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 34,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,513 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 ZXG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

KM61 ZXG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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