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BL12 ZDO

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ZDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,355 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,575 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 75,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,994 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 45,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,319 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,990 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,145 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 ZDO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

BL12 ZDO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is BL12 ZDO safe to buy?

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