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SM61 KTF

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,733 mi
Last recorded172,733 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KTF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 172,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 149,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,732 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 128,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,132 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 119,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 97,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 85,284 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 83,581 miles

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

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

advise that both rear tyres are devoid of tread on the inner shoulders ie BALD !!

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner and outer shoulders ie BALD !!

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner and outer shoulders ie BALD !!

Pass 31 Dec 2016 78,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,249 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 73,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 65,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KTF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel 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 SM61 KTF, 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 SM61 KTF registered?

SM61 KTF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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