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BN62 OPE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,431 mi
Last recorded109,431 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,431 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 109,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,278 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,029 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,420 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge shoulder

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

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

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2020 72,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge shoulder

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

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

under body cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,528 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,259 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracked low on edges and damaged outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cracked bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged badly cut

o/s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged badly cut

o/s wiper blade slightly split

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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BN62 OPE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN62 OPE, 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 BN62 OPE registered?

BN62 OPE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 OPE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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