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YP62 MYD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,706 mi
Last recorded112,706 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 MYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 112,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 111,120 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 7 Apr 2025 111,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL OTHER TYRES

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,473 miles

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

Rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 108,445 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 94,668 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 58,927 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 58,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,762 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,269 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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YP62 MYD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YP62 MYD, 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 YP62 MYD registered?

YP62 MYD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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