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YR62 HYK

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,116 mi
Last recorded120,116 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HYK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,116 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 120,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 112,604 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 103,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 103,474 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,374 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))

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,202 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush started peeling. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,315 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightley perished (4.1.D.1e)

advise power steering fluid resovar nerly empty

advise wipers split

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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YR62 HYK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR62 HYK, 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 YR62 HYK registered?

YR62 HYK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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