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YR61 VUT

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VUT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,773 miles

Corrosion to underside and components front and rear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Corrosion to underside and components front and rear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover split but still preventing dirt ingress. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 62,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,897 miles

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

Front fog lamps not working.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,741 miles

Front Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper catching (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 53,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And cracking on the outer edges. ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper catching (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 35,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,599 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,810 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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YR61 VUT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR61 VUT, 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 YR61 VUT registered?

YR61 VUT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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