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FX12 YCV

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 YCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50 R17

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 87,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50 R17

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,804 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,804 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 82,010 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 82,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 79,412 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 79,389 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 77,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,118 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,632 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 59,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,755 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,621 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,778 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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FX12 YCV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX12 YCV, 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 FX12 YCV registered?

FX12 YCV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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