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BN10 MOR

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,985 mi
Last recorded115,985 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 MOR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 115,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and most components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 115,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and most components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,554 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 102,553 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,489 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 97,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded on underside but not seriously weakened

sump corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 92,816 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp broken sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding also unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places(215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places(215/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded on underside but not seriously weakened

sump corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 86,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,639 miles

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

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

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 79,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 69,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,972 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,963 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,034 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inside. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inside. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ISOFIX - testable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver's view to nsf restricted

nsf wiper blade smearing screen,rubber torn

nsr wheel valve damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2017 36,575 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure No,plate lamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ISOFIX - testable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver's view to nsf restricted

nsf wiper blade smearing screen,rubber torn

nsr wheel valve damaged

dangerous tread wear at nsr tyre

dangerous tread wear at osr tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 23,117 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,735 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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BN10 MOR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BN10 MOR, 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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BN10 MOR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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