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YT12 YNL

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,446 mi
Last recorded90,446 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YNL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 77,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YNL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

YT12 YNL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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