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BF62 PDZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 PDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, very worn inner, out of shape and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2025 74,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner scored from pads being metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, very worn inner, out of shape and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing, also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering fluid low in reservoir.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,167 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r/inner light unit full of condensation

Fail 30 Aug 2023 60,167 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r/inner light unit full of condensation

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,532 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

Offside Rear sill trim insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre has bad cracking in tread, and is badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Aug 2022 54,532 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

Offside Rear sill trim insecure.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre has bad cracking in tread, and is badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,450 miles

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

o/s/f/tyre cracking very badly on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2021 46,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f/tyre cracking very badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,199 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit with bald edges nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 41,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit with bald edges nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 32,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre wall through cords ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 26,461 miles

child seat fitted to nsr unable to fully inspect adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2016 26,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to nsr unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,029 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 PDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF62 PDZ, 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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BF62 PDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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