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DA61 XTU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,398 mi
Last recorded85,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,398 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 85,398 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 77,774 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,748 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 51,943 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 51,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 36,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,173 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 XTU 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 87.5%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

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

Is DA61 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 XTU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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