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DE61 VDD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,213 mi
Last recorded38,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 VDD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,213 miles

Nearside bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 30,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,755 miles

Knock in steering , lock to lock

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge under 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,155 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,528 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 22,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 TRACKING REQUIRED, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,732 miles

All tyres getting low, o/s/f worst one

Knock in steering rack when checking for play engine not running

Pass 22 Jan 2018 16,682 miles

Front wipers not clearing screen fully

Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,822 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 10,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 6,766 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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DE61 VDD 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 DE61 VDD, 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 DE61 VDD registered?

DE61 VDD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DE61 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 VDD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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