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BL12 HZX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HZX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,679 miles

covers fitted to the underside , i would recommend the underside be cleaned back and sprayed with a treatment

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,130 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted limiting access to all testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,516 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads difficult to access (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,514 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,481 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,996 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,211 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,887 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 HZX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL12 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

BL12 HZX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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