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YE62 WVA

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 WVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 130,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 114,758 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,915 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,249 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,033 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,194 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,528 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,694 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 WVA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YE62 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

YE62 WVA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is YE62 WVA safe to buy?

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