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BL12 FSG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,324 mi
Last recorded76,324 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 FSG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,115 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 70,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,614 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 38,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,479 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 24,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,625 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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BL12 FSG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 BL12 FSG, 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 BL12 FSG registered?

BL12 FSG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BL12 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 FSG 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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