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GJ62 BVA

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,530 mi
Last recorded112,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 112,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 105,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 96,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,660 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,663 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 44,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,646 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,852 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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GJ62 BVA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ62 BVA, 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 GJ62 BVA registered?

GJ62 BVA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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