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SH61 VZG

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,759 mi
Last recorded60,759 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 VZG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,797 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 50,034 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 45,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 41,504 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 37,976 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 35,139 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,747 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kg (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 16,791 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 11,445 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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SH61 VZG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH61 VZG, 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 SH61 VZG registered?

SH61 VZG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is SH61 VZG safe to buy?

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