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YG12 LNT

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 LNT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 98,348 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 82,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,503 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 63,313 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 56,723 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 56,723 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,054 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 41,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,508 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Jun 2017 35,507 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,532 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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YG12 LNT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG12 LNT, 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 YG12 LNT registered?

YG12 LNT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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