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YP62 NCV

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,362 mi
Last recorded48,362 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 48,362 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 48,362 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 37,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 31,417 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,371 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 20,375 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 19,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 14,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 12,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 10,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread slightly nail in it

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear cracking in tread slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2015 7,446 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 NCV 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 91.7%.

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 YP62 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

YP62 NCV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is YP62 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 NCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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