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BK12 FWR

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,759 mi
Last recorded100,759 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FWR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,759 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,790 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 74,058 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,525 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,830 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2021 47,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2020 47,388 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,246 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 36,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,746 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 29,746 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,647 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

both number plates slightly deteriorated

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 FWR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK12 FWR, 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 BK12 FWR registered?

BK12 FWR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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