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SM61 KUF

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 92,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 86,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 86,426 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,344 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,705 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,705 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.1mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1/4 window (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,033 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 48,564 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,610 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inop

Fail 13 Feb 2017 40,609 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,631 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 10 Feb 2016 33,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

high level brake light inop

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,117 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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SM61 KUF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

SM61 KUF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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The MOT history for SM61 KUF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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