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HG12 YZM

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YZM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,030 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold on inner shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,108 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,137 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished & worn on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,209 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,592 miles

some engine covers fitted

some underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,192 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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HG12 YZM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HG12 YZM, 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 HG12 YZM registered?

HG12 YZM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is HG12 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 YZM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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