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AV62 YLE

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cut within tread on cords visible. Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,051 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,644 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 67,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 60,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 53,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 53,196 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,767 miles

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,238 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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AV62 YLE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV62 YLE, 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 AV62 YLE registered?

AV62 YLE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AV62 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 YLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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