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DA61 ZZV

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,256 mi
Last recorded155,256 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 155,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 143,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear number plate light out

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 133,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 119,653 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,242 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 78,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,742 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 ZZV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

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

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