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YC62 FRN

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 FRN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,914 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underneath vehicle and suspension components

Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,914 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel slightly loose side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose and slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underneath vehicle and suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between centre and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 96,357 miles

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

Fail 13 Oct 2022 96,355 miles

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

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,681 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,653 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,304 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Brake calliper has a light misting of oil

Fail 11 Oct 2019 73,304 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Rear Brake calliper has a light misting of oil

Pass 10 Oct 2018 62,298 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Brake caliper has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,267 miles

Nearside Door mirror broken

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,185 miles

front wipers smearing

nail n/s/r tyre

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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YC62 FRN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YC62 FRN, 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 YC62 FRN registered?

YC62 FRN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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