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YT62 ZSF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ZSF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 40,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 39,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 29,044 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 29,044 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,917 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 ZSF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

YT62 ZSF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is YT62 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 ZSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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