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SA61 LEF

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 104,609 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,806 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded over surface

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,743 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear, slight wear/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front brake hoses, caliper joint pipes corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,332 miles

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

both front flexi end pipes corroded advice changed soon

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front flexi end pipes corroded advice changed soon

both front tyres 3-4mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,613 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

offside rear drop link slight play in top ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front brake hose ferrule corroded @caliper union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,625 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,153 miles

Front Inner disc faces corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,178 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,141 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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SA61 LEF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red 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 SA61 LEF, 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 SA61 LEF registered?

SA61 LEF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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