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HJ62 YCM

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,068 mi
Last recorded74,068 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 YCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 74,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 74,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,874 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,961 miles

Nearside Front deep gouge on outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Rear tyre low tread 3mm and scrubbing out on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake binding on slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,550 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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HJ62 YCM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJ62 YCM, 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 HJ62 YCM registered?

HJ62 YCM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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