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FG12 BCK

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BCK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,130 miles

offside front bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside rear anti roll link

Fail 21 Jan 2026 51,130 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

slight play in nearside rear anti roll link

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,374 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,355 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,956 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 35,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,421 miles

Rear tyres both very slightly perished.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 28,421 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))

Rear tyres both very slightly perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 24,883 miles

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

all tyres starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2017 20,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,943 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,429 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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FG12 BCK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG12 BCK, 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 FG12 BCK registered?

FG12 BCK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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