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YD12 FNO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,209 mi
Last recorded43,209 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 FNO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 43,209 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 38,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 34,632 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 31,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,409 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front brake pad/s appear to be wearing thin.

offside front brake pad/s appear to be wearing thin.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 21,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,759 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 15,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 14,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,383 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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YD12 FNO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YD12 FNO, 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 YD12 FNO registered?

YD12 FNO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YD12 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 FNO 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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