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BK12 FPE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,463 mi
Last recorded87,463 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,291 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,560 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,188 miles

Front front tyres worn on edges

Rear both rear tyres worn on outer edges and sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,669 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,164 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,683 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 30,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,699 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,424 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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BK12 FPE 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 92.3%.

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 BK12 FPE, 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 BK12 FPE registered?

BK12 FPE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 FPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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