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BJ12 XWB

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XWB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 71,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 62,638 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 60,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,922 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,219 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,419 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 XWB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

BJ12 XWB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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