MOT Status
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164,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc rusty (1.2.1 (e))
Rear subframe and links rusty
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread obscured by tow bar (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc rusty (1.2.1 (e))
Rear subframe and links rusty
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread obscured by tow bar (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty. topped up (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn out and out of shape (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST61 VMK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red 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 ST61 VMK, 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 VMK registered?
ST61 VMK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 February 2012.
Is ST61 VMK safe to buy?
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