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YF12 FND

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,308 mi
Last recorded101,308 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 FND
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,308 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 92,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,155 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective booth sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 86,153 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective booth sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,768 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 80,762 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,423 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides have slight damage on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,423 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides have slight damage on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,111 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in inner edge ()

Fail 12 Jun 2019 63,106 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Screw in inner edge ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (approx 2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2017 40,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YF12 FND is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF12 FND, 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 YF12 FND registered?

YF12 FND is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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