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2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,235 mi
Last recorded71,235 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VPN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2022 71,235 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 47,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,740 miles

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

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

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 VPN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK62 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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