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GY12 PYZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 PYZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,991 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 75,095 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 75,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,618 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,059 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,001 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 62,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,297 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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GY12 PYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GY12 PYZ, 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 GY12 PYZ registered?

GY12 PYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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