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YH61 LSN

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 LSN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,246 miles

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 127,602 miles

corrosion on rear subframe/ suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,303 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,245 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,100 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,573 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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YH61 LSN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH61 LSN, 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 YH61 LSN registered?

YH61 LSN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is YH61 LSN safe to buy?

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