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DA61 XBD

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,953 mi
Last recorded78,953 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XBD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracked will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 78,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracked will need replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,842 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 63,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2018 48,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 41,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,405 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 XBD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA61 XBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 XBD registered?

DA61 XBD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DA61 XBD safe to buy?

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