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CK62 BHF

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 BHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,203 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,203 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,649 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,823 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023 90,805 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 17 Sep 2022 85,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 85,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,578 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,837 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 77,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,583 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 71,425 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 36,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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CK62 BHF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CK62 BHF, 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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CK62 BHF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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