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ST61 VHB

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 VHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,132 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All the tyres are deteriorated / cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMPED:1816 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 62,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMPED:1816 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,623 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,172 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 31,169 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,062 miles

O/S/F Tyre Perished In Tread Area

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ST61 VHB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST61 VHB, 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 ST61 VHB registered?

ST61 VHB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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