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BF12 UVE

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,309 mi
Last recorded53,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 53,309 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 45,944 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 43,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 39,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 37,176 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 33,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,018 miles

o/s/r tyre metal shard in outer tread

Pass 18 Jan 2018 21,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 16,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,040 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 UVE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UVE, 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

How do I check the history of BF12 UVE?

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What year was BF12 UVE registered?

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

Is BF12 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 UVE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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