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M50 BJT

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,902 mi
Last recorded50,902 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 BJT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 50,902 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 50,902 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective 2nd CATCH (3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,309 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 37,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 28,320 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 24,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 15,554 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2016 12,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,515 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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M50 BJT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M50 BJT, 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 M50 BJT registered?

M50 BJT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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