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YP61 XSF

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 XSF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 86,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2017 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 81,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2015 64,826 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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YP61 XSF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSF, 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 YP61 XSF registered?

YP61 XSF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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