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YH62 FKE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FKE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,345 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 114,343 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 98,146 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,063 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,240 miles

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

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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,291 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 45,291 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,998 miles

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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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YH62 FKE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH62 FKE, 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 YH62 FKE registered?

YH62 FKE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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