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BK62 UWM

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,783 mi
Last recorded40,783 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 UWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 40,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 38,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 26,228 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 20,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 14,738 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 12,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 11,291 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2017 10,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 7,141 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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BK62 UWM 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 BK62 UWM, 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 BK62 UWM registered?

BK62 UWM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is BK62 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 UWM 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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