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LT12 YUB

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,286 mi
Last recorded159,286 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 159,286 miles

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

Oil Sump corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 159,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil Sump corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 154,504 miles

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

Sump corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2024 154,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 147,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 135,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 119,631 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,628 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 110,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,559 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in area B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,241 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,917 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 YUB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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