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YH12 ZRK

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZRK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 129,454 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,306 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 126,964 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,088 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 118,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF light on dash

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,683 miles

DPF light on dash

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

DPF light on dash

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 99,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2020 82,717 miles

dpf light on

Fail 11 Jan 2020 82,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

dpf light on

Pass 12 Jan 2019 71,912 miles

Front front tyres bald on inside edges close to cords

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 59,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,744 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 ZRK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZRK, 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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YH12 ZRK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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