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SB61 NHT

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,448 mi
Last recorded109,448 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 NHT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,448 miles

all suspension components corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2025 104,204 miles

under vehicle corroded on suspension parts front and rear.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,302 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge also cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,641 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

floor has undertrays fitted preventing a full corrosion assessment

suspension arms and axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 78,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

floor has undertrays fitted preventing a full corrosion assessment

suspension arms and axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,039 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield partially secured

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,619 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower rear underside of vehicle extensively corroded

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,067 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 61,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 54,575 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 54,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 42,665 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,831 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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SB61 NHT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB61 NHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB61 NHT registered?

SB61 NHT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is SB61 NHT safe to buy?

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