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BK62 DFO

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,608 mi
Last recorded87,608 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 DFO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play in link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 87,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play slight play in link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damage to side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damage to side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,112 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,453 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,290 miles

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

Undertray loose front

Pass 26 Aug 2019 41,862 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 1 Sep 2018 38,567 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 28 Aug 2017 34,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Undercovers Fitted Restricting Inspection Of Most Components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3.5mm nail in tread + tyre is feathered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + tyre is feathered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of certain items

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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BK62 DFO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BK62 DFO, 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 BK62 DFO registered?

BK62 DFO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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