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YM12 AHJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,303 mi
Last recorded43,303 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 AHJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,105 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,321 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,627 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 14,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 11,663 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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YM12 AHJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM12 AHJ, 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 YM12 AHJ registered?

YM12 AHJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is YM12 AHJ safe to buy?

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