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SJ62 YLU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,365 mi
Last recorded79,365 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 YLU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 79,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,121 miles

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 8 Jan 2024 75,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,200 miles

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

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

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

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakenened

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,422 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,690 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 32,730 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2016 30,435 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 26,237 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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SJ62 YLU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ62 YLU, 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 SJ62 YLU registered?

SJ62 YLU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SJ62 YLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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