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BK62 VPM

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VPM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 108,369 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2026 108,365 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2025 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,450 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 94,450 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear caliper damp (not leaking)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight dampness on brake caliper but no leak present

Offside Front windscreen has light scratches in A zone area

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,010 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view hair line crack,not effecting veiw (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,530 miles

Front windscreen has scratches on it but not visable from the inside.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,977 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 34,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BK62 VPM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK62 VPM, 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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BK62 VPM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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