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DA61 XUH

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,235 mi
Last recorded78,235 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 78,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 74,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 70,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Park brake limits just met. OSR park brake effort low

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

Pass 16 May 2023 68,061 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 65,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 62,104 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover missing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,385 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,454 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,454 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,987 miles

Front wiper blades slightly split

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear 2x nails in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 19,615 miles

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

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

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 XUH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

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

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