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VK61 YZW

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,914 mi
Last recorded102,914 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YZW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,471 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 84,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,684 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,057 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,031 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 YZW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK61 YZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 YZW registered?

VK61 YZW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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