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VN62 YYW

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,372 mi
Last recorded123,372 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 123,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 108,040 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 108,040 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,933 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 103,890 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,303 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Fail 24 Nov 2022 91,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,448 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,668 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 40,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,189 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 29,189 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,310 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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VN62 YYW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN62 YYW, 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 VN62 YYW registered?

VN62 YYW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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