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YT12 YOE

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YOE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 159,350 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear also arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield inscure

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,501 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2024 139,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 130,257 miles

subframe rust but not effecting the vehicle safety

Fail 6 Nov 2023 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened also excessive ply in the ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

subframe rust but not effecting the vehicle safety

Pass 5 Nov 2022 115,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 115,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 99,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,139 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (lego figure) now on passenger seat ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 46,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides minor play ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,775 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,390 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 YOE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YT12 YOE, 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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YT12 YOE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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