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YH12 CZZ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,029 mi
Last recorded116,029 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 CZZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 116,023 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 103,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 95,827 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,519 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 60,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,419 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,701 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge (close to 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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YH12 CZZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YH12 CZZ, 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 YH12 CZZ registered?

YH12 CZZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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