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YF61 BCZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,751 mi
Last recorded165,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 BCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 165,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 159,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 155,398 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 150,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,321 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,464 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 140,464 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 122,277 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 122,277 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,161 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 108,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,833 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,833 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YF61 BCZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF61 BCZ, 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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YF61 BCZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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