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SH62 YPL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,625 mi
Last recorded92,625 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YPL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,625 miles

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

under covers on

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,102 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,719 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,840 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side light out at start of test but working at end of test suggesting wiring issue.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 61,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side light out at start of test but working at end of test suggesting wiring issue.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,909 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 32,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,628 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,445 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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SH62 YPL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH62 YPL, 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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SH62 YPL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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