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SM61 WSV

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 93,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill and side skirts installed preventing testable items to be seen

Fail 5 Feb 2026 93,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill and side skirts installed preventing testable items to be seen

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 78,259 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 78,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 70,322 miles

advice keep eye on rear tyres

advice on front wipers

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on slight surface corrosion at rear axle rear suspension and under side at rear

Pass 30 Dec 2021 57,970 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 38,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 35,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,768 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly torn

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 WSV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM61 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

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

Is SM61 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 WSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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