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BD12 BWL

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,228 mi
Last recorded120,228 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 120,228 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 120,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 115,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 110,571 miles

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 30 Nov 2022 109,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,505 miles

Undertray cover fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,472 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras. Due to extra film on the number plate which does not comply with specified requirements. (0.1 (d))

Undertray cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,255 miles

Offside Front RFT tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,248 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,007 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,466 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror sharp and jaggered (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BD12 BWL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD12 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 BWL registered?

BD12 BWL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BD12 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 BWL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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