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YM12 AJX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,359 mi
Last recorded109,359 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 AJX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,893 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 48,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,114 miles

All tyres perishing inside tread.

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AJX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJX, 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 AJX registered?

YM12 AJX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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