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SV62 YAD

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,897 mi
Last recorded192,897 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 YAD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 192,897 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 192,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 170,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 170,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 152,483 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2023 152,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,588 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 131,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 100,311 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 100,311 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,784 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 80,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,067 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 38,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,960 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 22,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,071 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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SV62 YAD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV62 YAD, 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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SV62 YAD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 October 2012.

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