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BJ12 BKL

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,609 mi
Last recorded36,609 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BKL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 36,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 35,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 33,856 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2023 31,958 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2022 29,947 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2021 27,980 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2020 25,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 23,031 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2018 19,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 16,642 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2016 13,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,431 miles

rear wiper smearing slightly

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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BJ12 BKL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ12 BKL, 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 BJ12 BKL registered?

BJ12 BKL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BJ12 BKL safe to buy?

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