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DA61 HUK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 HUK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,377 miles

Areas of corrosion to the underside.

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,445 miles

Areas of corrosion to the underside.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 58,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Areas of corrosion to the underside.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 47,746 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,609 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,125 miles

Both Rear And Offside Front Tyres Perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,994 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,796 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,656 miles

Rear Parking brake slight imbalance

Pass 28 Dec 2017 28,858 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 24,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 16,153 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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DA61 HUK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA61 HUK, 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 DA61 HUK registered?

DA61 HUK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is DA61 HUK safe to buy?

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