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YD12 XWM

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 62,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 54,177 miles

emissions too low to read

excessive foot brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads feel a little low,but unable to measure with wheels on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush a little perished,but no excessive movement yet. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,409 miles

Rear both rear tyres misshaped/wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,791 miles

Large blanket covering the engine bay.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,528 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,264 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 XWM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YD12 XWM, 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 YD12 XWM registered?

YD12 XWM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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