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A12 BBA

2011 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,535 mi
Last recorded26,535 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 26,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 25,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 25,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 24,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 23,188 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,507 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,878 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 20,600 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,467 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 19,467 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 18,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,323 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,554 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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A12 BBA is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 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 A12 BBA, 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 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 BBA registered?

A12 BBA is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is A12 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BBA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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