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SM61 KUP

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 69,854 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 13 Dec 2024 65,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in various points.

Fail 12 Dec 2024 65,670 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in various points.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,996 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 61,995 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Parking brake lever has slightly excessive travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,582 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working (pre 01/03/2018)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil level low

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil low

front exhaust flex deteriorating

high level brake light inop

park brake lever travel

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,048 miles

front exhaust flex mesh deteriorated

high level brake light inop

park brake lever travel

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 50,048 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

front exhaust flex mesh deteriorated

high level brake light inop

park brake lever travel

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 46,320 miles

exhaust flexi section detiorated

Fail 5 Dec 2019 46,320 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inner shoulder

exhaust flexi section detiorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,617 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 41,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,598 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 34,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

both front tyre valves perished

Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wiper blade torn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KUP 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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

SM61 KUP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SM61 KUP safe to buy?

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