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YS62 EVU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,562 mi
Last recorded88,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 EVU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 88,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 79,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 67,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,367 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 45,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,252 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 37,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,561 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,996 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 22,996 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn on edges requiresattention

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,755 miles

front tyres approaching limit

Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,667 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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YS62 EVU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS62 EVU, 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 YS62 EVU registered?

YS62 EVU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YS62 EVU safe to buy?

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