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YK62 LVA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,393 mi
Last recorded117,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 LVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 117,393 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 117,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 35,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,125 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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YK62 LVA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK62 LVA, 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 YK62 LVA registered?

YK62 LVA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 LVA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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