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AY12 YTU

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,096 mi
Last recorded106,096 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 106,096 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 103,754 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 96,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately heat damage (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately heat damage (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,517 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres miss shaped/ stepping on inner edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,773 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and worn

Front Brake inner pads 80% worn.

Nearside Front Tyre low on tread, 2-3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing and deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,492 miles

Front inner brake pads look low but will need wheel removed to identify thickness.

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn Spline between inner C.V. joint and inner shaft has play. (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,220 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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AY12 YTU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY12 YTU, 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 AY12 YTU registered?

AY12 YTU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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