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YB61 JYC

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 JYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,251 miles

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

under-body + suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 68,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield loose

coolant low

under-body + suspension components corroded

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 62,177 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 62,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,218 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 47,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 43,728 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 38,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,515 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 32,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,318 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 27,318 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,926 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 JYC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YB61 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

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

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