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YG62 BUU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,818 mi
Last recorded67,818 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 BUU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,818 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 67,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,749 miles

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,076 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,048 miles

surface corrosion to floorpan and subframe

Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,470 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,851 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 BUU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG62 BUU, 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 BUU registered?

YG62 BUU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YG62 BUU safe to buy?

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