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BR03 MYR

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 MYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 88,936 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Position lamp lens defective. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Position lamp lens defective. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,616 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 56,588 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,653 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,300 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,433 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BR03 MYR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BR03 MYR, 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 BR03 MYR registered?

BR03 MYR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BR03 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR03 MYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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