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YD12 SHJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,143 mi
Last recorded81,143 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 SHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,143 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 74,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,464 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,771 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,945 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,459 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,311 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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YD12 SHJ 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 YD12 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

YD12 SHJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 SHJ 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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