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YC12 AWM

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 82,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 68,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,059 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,417 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 43,664 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,193 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake mechanism intermittently defective

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,808 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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YC12 AWM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWM, 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 YC12 AWM registered?

YC12 AWM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YC12 AWM safe to buy?

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