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YC12 AFJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,926 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 51,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 42,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 24 May 2017 36,302 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 31,473 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 23,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YC12 AFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YC12 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

YC12 AFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is YC12 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AFJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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