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MK61 FVM

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,984 mi
Last recorded149,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 FVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 149,984 miles

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

both rear under sill corroded

rear axle corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2021 140,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,234 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 120,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached damaged and half missing (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,919 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 99,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,573 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,572 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,814 miles

Offside Rear deflector broken

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 52,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper torn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre getting low

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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MK61 FVM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK61 FVM, 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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MK61 FVM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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