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CA12 BKV

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,989 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

suspension components both front and rear have light surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2025 73,028 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 71,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,614 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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CA12 BKV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA12 BKV, 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 CA12 BKV registered?

CA12 BKV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is CA12 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 BKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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