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LT12 YTN

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,999 mi
Last recorded147,999 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YTN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 147,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 124,363 miles

Under body covered in under seal

Fail 15 Apr 2024 124,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,469 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member slight corrosion.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Fail 29 Mar 2023 122,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low off scale ..? (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member slight corrosion.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member slight corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 119,544 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,684 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 118,621 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap incorrect (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 111,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,787 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 101,904 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper no rubber

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jul 2016 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing inspection of an adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2015 83,577 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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LT12 YTN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LT12 YTN, 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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LT12 YTN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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