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YB12 FOF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,266 mi
Last recorded58,266 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FOF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 58,266 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 58,265 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,653 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 44,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 42,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 15,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,778 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 FOF 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 YB12 FOF, 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 YB12 FOF registered?

YB12 FOF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is YB12 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 FOF 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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