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YB61 JYF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 JYF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 127,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 123,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 123,412 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror surround (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 112,218 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,131 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,141 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 76,141 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2020 72,506 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 46,883 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light illuminated

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,464 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover

under tray

Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover

under tray

Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,134 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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 JYF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

YB61 JYF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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