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AV61 YKS

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YKS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 121,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,412 miles

Offside Front 2 Small chips in windscreen

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front 2 Small chips in windscreen

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 83,794 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,818 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,669 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,062 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 15,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 15,628 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,816 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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AV61 YKS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV61 YKS, 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 AV61 YKS registered?

AV61 YKS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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