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YB61 JXV

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,810 mi
Last recorded93,810 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 JXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 93,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,769 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 87,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 85,490 miles

Engine damp with oil

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,481 miles

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

Both front tyres edges worn

Engine damp with oil

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,332 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 7 Dec 2020 76,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,662 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 71,662 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 53,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 37,062 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 18,063 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 JXV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB61 JXV, 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 YB61 JXV registered?

YB61 JXV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is YB61 JXV safe to buy?

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