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SM61 AMU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,437 mi
Last recorded91,437 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 AMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded and leaking advised to be repaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 91,437 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded and leaking advised to be repaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,414 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 83,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark lamp on. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,702 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 74,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend

Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,962 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,065 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,065 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 37,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,980 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked+perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,068 miles

evidence of ageing in both rear tyres

ns door mirror insecure

osr No.plate lamp insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 28 Nov 2016 27,066 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

evidence of ageing in both rear tyres

intermittent excess travel at parking brake lever

ns door mirror insecure

osr No.plate lamp insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 7 Dec 2015 21,312 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 16,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Dec 2014 16,222 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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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SM61 AMU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM61 AMU, 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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SM61 AMU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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