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YH12 DAO

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,939 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,615 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 87,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing both edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 20 Sep 2022 75,992 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Too close to outer edge to repair ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 68,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,967 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall and wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,763 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 43,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 36,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,558 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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YH12 DAO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DAO, 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 YH12 DAO registered?

YH12 DAO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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