CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE12 DZJ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,222 mi
Last recorded135,222 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DZJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 135,222 miles

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear suspension components rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight play n/s/f bottom pivot joint

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Aug 2026 135,222 miles

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

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear suspension components rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight play n/s/f bottom pivot joint

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Aug 2025 120,034 miles

both headlamp lenses fading

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing inner edges

rear suspension components rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight play rear anti roll bar links

Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,047 miles

Centre to rear exhaust heat shield loose

General surface rust underneath vehicle

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,796 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,689 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,276 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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE12 DZJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE12 DZJ, 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

How do I check the history of YE12 DZJ?

You can check the full history of YE12 DZJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE12 DZJ registered?

YE12 DZJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is YE12 DZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 DZJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE12 DZJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE12 DZJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.