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BK12 RUC

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 RUC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 109,123 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 104,304 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 99,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 87,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,476 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,661 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 8 Nov 2018 60,826 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 56,377 miles

both front tyres 3mm tread depth, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,125 miles

front brake pads beginning to wear low

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,400 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 35,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RUC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

BK12 RUC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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