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AD61 YDZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,919 mi
Last recorded173,919 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 YDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 173,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 163,249 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 163,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working very slight led white light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc misshape (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disc misshape (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 93v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AD61 YDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD61 YDZ, 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 AD61 YDZ registered?

AD61 YDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AD61 YDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 YDZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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