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YG62 BSX

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 BSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 111,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 111,811 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (2055017) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides play and rough movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low and perished (2055017) (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (PRS) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside lower side of body damaged

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

Offside Lower outer sill cover missing

Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside lower side of body damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Lower outer sill cover missing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,408 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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YG62 BSX 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 69.2%.

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 YG62 BSX, 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 YG62 BSX registered?

YG62 BSX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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