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HV62 YYS

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,629 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 102,629 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,589 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,904 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres near limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HV62 YYS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV62 YYS, 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 HV62 YYS registered?

HV62 YYS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HV62 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 YYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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