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SA62 YGX

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,631 mi
Last recorded88,631 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 YGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,631 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,911 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake warning light on dash on

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,935 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,935 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,467 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,690 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers+ undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,822 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 39,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 33,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,581 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 28,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal 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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SA62 YGX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YGX, 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 SA62 YGX registered?

SA62 YGX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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