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BN12 CCU

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CCU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,819 miles

Front o/side & rear o/side tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,876 miles

Rear o/side tyre worn & cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,621 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,224 miles

Front discs worn/corroded

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,676 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing slight deterioration

rear wiper split,windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,034 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,034 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has badly uneven/stepped treadwear

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,674 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slight (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,563 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (slight) (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

Fail 27 Jan 2016 41,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on limit (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

o/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,153 miles

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

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

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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BN12 CCU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN12 CCU, 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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BN12 CCU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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