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YE12 OFR

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,252 mi
Last recorded60,252 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OFR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 58,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,071 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 56,071 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,185 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,304 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 45,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,086 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 12 Jul 2017 38,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,469 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

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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YE12 OFR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE12 OFR, 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 YE12 OFR registered?

YE12 OFR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YE12 OFR safe to buy?

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