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SB61 NKW

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,802 mi
Last recorded45,802 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 NKW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,802 miles

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,096 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 42,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 35,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,470 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 23,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NKW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SB61 NKW, 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 SB61 NKW registered?

SB61 NKW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is SB61 NKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 NKW shows 7 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.

Does SB61 NKW have outstanding finance?

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