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YP12 AHG

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,742 mi
Last recorded53,742 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 AHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 53,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,756 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 47,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 44,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 44,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,019 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,306 miles

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2016 22,663 miles

advisory ../ plastic sill covers fitted

advisory ..engine cover / under tray fitted

advisory ./ child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,370 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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YP12 AHG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YP12 AHG, 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 YP12 AHG registered?

YP12 AHG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YP12 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 AHG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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