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YD62 DVM

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 DVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2026 76,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,120 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,784 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all unchanged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,491 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,952 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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YD62 DVM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YD62 DVM, 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 YD62 DVM registered?

YD62 DVM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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