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BN62 TWG

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 TWG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,856 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 104,849 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,894 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,255 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,216 miles

Both headlamps starting to discolour

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,688 miles

Both headlamps starting to discolour

Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 77,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,531 miles

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / belts not tested

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,242 miles

Rear seats not fitted at the time of test / belts not tested

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,511 miles

undertray fited

Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fited

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 TWG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BN62 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

BN62 TWG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BN62 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 TWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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