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YB61 HZG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HZG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 108,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 107,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension units corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,354 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 44,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Below 4% margin. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Below 4% margin. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,831 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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YB61 HZG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YB61 HZG, 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 YB61 HZG registered?

YB61 HZG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 HZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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