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VK12 YJU

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,657 mi
Last recorded144,657 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 144,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 144,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 142,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 132,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 111,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,748 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2017 60,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear and nearside front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,213 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,278 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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VK12 YJU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VK12 YJU, 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 VK12 YJU registered?

VK12 YJU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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