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HJ61 YBV

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,308 mi
Last recorded53,308 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 YBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,308 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 39,878 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 32,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 24,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 23,001 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 20,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 18,165 miles

Both rear tyres have some inner shoulder wear.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,568 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 15,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 12,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HJ61 YBV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ61 YBV, 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 HJ61 YBV registered?

HJ61 YBV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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