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DV62 YVB

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 YVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 73,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 67,478 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arms, Rear Bushes Deteriorating

Both Front Tyres Void Of Tread On Inner Edge

Drivers Door Checkstrap Bolt Insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked/Perishing

Under-trays And Engine Covers Fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2019 67,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut Exposing Cords, Tyre Also Perishing (205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Lower Suspension Arms, Rear Bushes Deteriorating

Both Front Tyres Void Of Tread On Inner Edge

Drivers Door Checkstrap Bolt Insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked/Perishing

Under-trays And Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,530 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DV62 YVB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV62 YVB, 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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DV62 YVB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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