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GY61 YOO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YOO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 110,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 110,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,337 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 99,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 74,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 51,376 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 38,485 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2018 38,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50ZR17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50ZR17 93W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,979 miles

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber deteriorating

offside front windscreen wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber deteriorating

offside front windscreen wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2016 22,196 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,259 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 10,749 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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GY61 YOO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY61 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

GY61 YOO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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