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YD12 ZNH

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 61,144 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Bent at link pipe to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,042 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 28,355 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 20,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,851 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 ZNH 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 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

YD12 ZNH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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