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MC61 AXP

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC61 AXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 92,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,078 miles

Rear possible corrosion to both rear upper brake ferruls

Pass 4 Dec 2023 71,540 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,727 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 59,545 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2019 56,434 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,859 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and deteriorating

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,119 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 27,648 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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MC61 AXP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MC61 AXP, 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 MC61 AXP registered?

MC61 AXP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is MC61 AXP safe to buy?

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