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YD62 DWC

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,574 mi
Last recorded173,574 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 DWC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 173,574 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom engine mount bush slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

underbody + suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2026 173,573 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom engine mount bush slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

underbody + suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component covered in underseal no significant corrosion

Underbody undersealed no significant corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2025 164,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component covered in underseal no significant corrosion

Underbody undersealed no significant corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,024 miles

Front registration plate damage/crack

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2024 152,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,427 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not working.

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various point of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 135,472 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion to running gear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,193 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to running gear

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,445 miles

Both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2017 81,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,910 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 DWC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DWC, 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 YD62 DWC registered?

YD62 DWC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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