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YE62 DXD

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 DXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 106,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,229 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,435 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,206 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,021 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,768 miles

engine bay covers obscuring the view of components

under trays obscuring the view of components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine bay covers obscuring the view of components

under trays obscuring the view of components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,356 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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YE62 DXD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE62 DXD, 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 YE62 DXD registered?

YE62 DXD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is YE62 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 DXD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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