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ML61 PHU

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,153 mi
Last recorded59,153 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 PHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 59,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 59,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,509 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 56,506 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,182 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,487 miles

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

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

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,269 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,758 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,494 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,008 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,060 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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ML61 PHU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML61 PHU, 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 ML61 PHU registered?

ML61 PHU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is ML61 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 PHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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