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YB12 FNU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower offside/nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,864 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to suspension arms /sub frames

Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 92,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,472 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,617 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 35,299 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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YB12 FNU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 YB12 FNU, 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 YB12 FNU registered?

YB12 FNU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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