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YF61 VOC

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,371 mi
Last recorded128,371 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VOC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 120,938 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,581 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 86,581 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,221 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,296 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 40,231 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Dec 2014 40,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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YF61 VOC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF61 VOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 VOC registered?

YF61 VOC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is YF61 VOC safe to buy?

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