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BF12 BNN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,264 mi
Last recorded64,264 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 BNN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 56,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 47,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 35,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,741 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking 205 50r17

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,435 miles

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

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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BF12 BNN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BF12 BNN, 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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BF12 BNN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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