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BG62 VWB

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,338 mi
Last recorded74,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VWB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 74,338 miles

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,inner rear sills,rear chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,904 miles

rear pads wearing approx 75/80%

slight dampness o/s/r shocker

surface corrosion sump,front,rear subframes,suspension,rear lower arms,rear chassis,inner rear sills

Pass 22 Dec 2023 65,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,875 miles

tyres wearing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,995 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,240 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2019 37,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 ZR17 93W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 31,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 19,357 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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BG62 VWB 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 84.6%.

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 BG62 VWB, 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 BG62 VWB registered?

BG62 VWB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is BG62 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 VWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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