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YT62 CTY

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,710 mi
Last recorded214,710 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 CTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 214,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 182,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 154,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 154,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,238 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 70,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,717 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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YT62 CTY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT62 CTY, 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 YT62 CTY registered?

YT62 CTY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YT62 CTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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