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BJ62 JYT

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 JYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + attached components, coil springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

minor corrosion to some underbody / panels

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,006 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attached components: suspension arms, coil springs etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread F R O N T (0.1 (b))

light corrosion to some underbody / panels

Pass 30 Sep 2023 76,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front slightly. rear + attached components: suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody panels

Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,305 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2021 65,873 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2021 65,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 61,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,495 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,345 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 28,924 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,985 miles

undertray fitted

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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BJ62 JYT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ62 JYT, 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 BJ62 JYT registered?

BJ62 JYT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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