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BF62 PDK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 PDK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 65,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,141 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 49,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,262 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside front tyre cracking due to age.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,276 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and worn low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,651 miles

both front wipers deteriated

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,259 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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BF62 PDK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF62 PDK, 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

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What year was BF62 PDK registered?

BF62 PDK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is BF62 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 PDK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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