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BF12 KUR

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,148 mi
Last recorded111,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KUR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,148 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 111,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 102,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,600 miles

Advise front brake pads down to the limit

Advise n/s wiper blade split but still operative

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 37,559 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 35,607 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KUR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KUR, 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 BF12 KUR registered?

BF12 KUR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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