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YP61 VEH

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,960 mi
Last recorded133,960 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VEH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 120,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,785 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,227 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,839 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2022 78,839 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,142 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 54,099 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,097 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,360 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,703 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,082 miles

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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YP61 VEH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YP61 VEH, 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 YP61 VEH registered?

YP61 VEH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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