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ST12 YTL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,134 mi
Last recorded95,134 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YTL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,279 miles

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

Front Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2025 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,521 miles

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,814 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,201 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,105 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,503 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ST12 YTL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ST12 YTL, 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 ST12 YTL registered?

ST12 YTL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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