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YP62 ZFF

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,242 mi
Last recorded162,242 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 ZFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 162,242 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,556 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 150,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 145,838 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage and slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight water leak from bottom hose

sounds like injector chuffing

Pass 19 Jun 2021 131,118 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside c.v gaitor deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2020 116,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 116,112 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,186 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 92,186 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,315 miles

tow bar wiring slightly chafed could cause a short in the future

Fail 12 Oct 2016 60,315 miles

registration plate obscured tow bar removed (6.3.1d)

tow bar wiring slightly chafed could cause a short in the future

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,700 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 ZFF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZFF, 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 YP62 ZFF registered?

YP62 ZFF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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