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GY61 YOM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,273 mi
Last recorded117,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YOM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,449 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 89,891 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,144 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS&OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,661 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, approx. 8mm thick

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small amount of oil on top of auto gearbox - possibly just spillage

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,843 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,869 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 18,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GY61 YOM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY61 YOM, 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 GY61 YOM registered?

GY61 YOM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is GY61 YOM safe to buy?

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