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BN62 CNX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 CNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear springs slightly corroded

sump corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 99,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+ heavily worn on inner edge (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear springs slightly corroded

sump corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 93,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,123 miles

both rear inner trailing arm bushes are slightly perished

both rear trailing arms are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 79,539 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe is corroded in places

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,895 miles

Chip in windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 76,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,873 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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 7 Sep 2018 54,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 44,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BN62 CNX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN62 CNX, 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 BN62 CNX registered?

BN62 CNX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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