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BD12 UTZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,212 mi
Last recorded170,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 UTZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 170,212 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front track rod end boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner tyre shoulder perished

general scaly corrosion to front & rear suspensions

Fail 18 Jul 2025 170,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front track rod end boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner tyre shoulder perished

general scaly corrosion to front & rear suspensions

Pass 8 Jul 2024 164,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 149,893 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 137,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,801 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 119,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,431 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,904 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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BD12 UTZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BD12 UTZ, 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 BD12 UTZ registered?

BD12 UTZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is BD12 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 UTZ 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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