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BN62 TWJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 TWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 95,999 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 83,353 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 83,353 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray lose

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 79,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner tread ,to next layer of rubber and perishing all around inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,847 miles

front and rear subframes slight corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,328 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,237 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,094 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 30,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 BN62 TWJ, 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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BN62 TWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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