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BK61 HFZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,374 mi
Last recorded109,374 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 HFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 109,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/lipped inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from swept area. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 May 2023 109,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded/lipped inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from swept area. ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1x 501 bulb fitted. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear deteriorated. (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2022 96,058 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 91,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,385 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 83,228 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside wiper blade split on ends but clearing

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,507 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 72,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,243 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,069 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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BK61 HFZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK61 HFZ, 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 BK61 HFZ registered?

BK61 HFZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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