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YC12 AEY

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AEY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 102,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 102,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,838 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 101,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,632 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 99,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 95,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,795 miles

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Fail 21 Sep 2020 88,792 miles

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

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 3 May 2019 78,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 68,814 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)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,580 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,576 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YC12 AEY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc 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 YC12 AEY, 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 YC12 AEY registered?

YC12 AEY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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