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YY12 YDW

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 YDW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 96,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,243 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 88,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,431 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,908 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,970 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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YY12 YDW 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 YY12 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 YDW registered?

YY12 YDW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is YY12 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 YDW 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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