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YT62 WAE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 WAE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 135,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 130,605 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 95,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,735 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,277 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 73,277 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,634 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,163 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 41,842 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,283 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

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 WAE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

YT62 WAE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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