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DV12 YKZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,950 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 75,337 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 75,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 71,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 71,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 22,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DV12 YKZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DV12 YKZ, 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 DV12 YKZ registered?

DV12 YKZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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