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BK62 VOT

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,068 mi
Last recorded111,068 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 VOT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 111,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 94,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread+starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 94,612 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread+starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,884 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,097 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,958 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 VOT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BK62 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

BK62 VOT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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