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SA62 YGM

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,511 mi
Last recorded137,511 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 YGM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 137,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 131,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 125,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 117,268 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing slightly (part of cat & manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 117,268 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing slightly (part of cat & manifold) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 106,737 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre section support hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear number plate lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords are exposed

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on sidewall but no cords are exposed

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2019 90,170 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,063 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SA62 YGM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SA62 YGM, 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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SA62 YGM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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