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VK61 YKE

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,633 mi
Last recorded142,633 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 142,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2021 125,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 113,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,141 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,429 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,203 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 68,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,073 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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VK61 YKE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK61 YKE, 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 VK61 YKE registered?

VK61 YKE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 February 2012.

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