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BF12 UVL

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 UVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,212 miles

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

suspension components are corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,202 miles

Front Nearside and Offside bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 64,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Nearside and Offside bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,030 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 60,030 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 59,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bot number plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,835 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 55,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 48,115 miles

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

o/s/f wheel arch trim loose

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,033 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 43,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,318 miles

Child seat fitted.

Slight damage to N/S/F wing mirror.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 28,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,480 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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BF12 UVL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF12 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

BF12 UVL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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