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YK62 LVO

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,181 mi
Last recorded141,181 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 LVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 141,181 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 141,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 138,009 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 135,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,439 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 119,330 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

outer sill trims fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,276 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door distorted (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,922 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 LVO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LVO, 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 YK62 LVO registered?

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

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