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BJ12 BLZ

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,639 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 108,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 91,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 68,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,407 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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BJ12 BLZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BJ12 BLZ, 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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BJ12 BLZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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