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GJ62 BVF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BVF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 138,643 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edges 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 138,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold edges 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 128,754 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2024 124,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,024 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 115,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,728 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5/2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5/2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,758 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2016 65,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

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 BVF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GJ62 BVF, 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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GJ62 BVF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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