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AV61 YWZ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,582 mi
Last recorded177,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 177,582 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 177,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 167,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 153,606 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 141,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 129,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,451 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 55,336 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn high/low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,807 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 YWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc 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 AV61 YWZ, 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 AV61 YWZ registered?

AV61 YWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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