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BL04 EMA

2012 Mazda 3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EMA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 60,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both advise replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion on components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,072 miles

front and rear discs corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2023 37,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear discs corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,969 miles

rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

windscreen damaged slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,655 miles

clutch worn and slipping badly

Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch worn and slipping badly

Pass 23 Jul 2019 33,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,945 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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BL04 EMA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL04 EMA, 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 BL04 EMA registered?

BL04 EMA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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