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EF61 YMG

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,382 mi
Last recorded111,382 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YMG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,382 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 105,579 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 105,575 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 46,865 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel when applied slowly tests ok. when applied quickly has more travel. (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

slight dampness to steering rack boots.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,397 miles

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

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

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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EF61 YMG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF61 YMG, 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 EF61 YMG registered?

EF61 YMG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is EF61 YMG safe to buy?

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