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A20 YTM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YTM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 84,074 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 84,074 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,835 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,411 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear under sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,202 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 60,202 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,568 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,563 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,211 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS IN ENGINE BAY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,920 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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A20 YTM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A20 YTM, 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 A20 YTM registered?

A20 YTM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A20 YTM safe to buy?

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