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YT12 AWX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,586 mi
Last recorded93,586 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 AWX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 93,586 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 93,586 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 86,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 86,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 R17 sumo (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,755 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,484 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 62,484 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade poor and key remote not working

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,647 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,982 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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YT12 AWX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YT12 AWX, 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 YT12 AWX registered?

YT12 AWX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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