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BL12 HZV

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,190 mi
Last recorded32,190 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 32,190 miles

6,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,663 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 28,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 28,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 28,267 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and worn low on inner edge.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 28,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and worn low on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2021 27,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 20,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 17,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,279 miles

Both front tyres tread wearing low on edges.

Both rear tyres tread slightly distorted on inner edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 10,783 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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BL12 HZV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BL12 HZV, 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 BL12 HZV registered?

BL12 HZV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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