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B12 MMF

2018 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,093 mi
Last recorded24,093 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 MMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 24,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 21,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 18,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 14,972 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 14,970 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides badly pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 11,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 7,624 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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B12 MMF is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,279 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 B12 MMF, 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 8 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 MMF registered?

B12 MMF is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is B12 MMF safe to buy?

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