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YP12 HWY

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HWY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,565 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,644 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,577 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 HWY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YP12 HWY, 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 YP12 HWY registered?

YP12 HWY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is YP12 HWY safe to buy?

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