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YE12 YKF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,883 mi
Last recorded104,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 97,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,612 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,240 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,182 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,575 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,445 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YKF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

YE12 YKF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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