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BG12 YBL

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,553 mi
Last recorded82,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YBL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 79,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,974 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,787 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 43,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 35,260 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,307 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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BG12 YBL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BG12 YBL, 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 BG12 YBL registered?

BG12 YBL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is BG12 YBL safe to buy?

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