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SA12 BZH

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 BZH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of the car covered in wax

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of the car covered in wax

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,140 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake discs corroded

Small stone chip to center of windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 81,444 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Not fully secure. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,675 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 73,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,195 miles

Engine oil level getting low.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Runs beside rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering resivior dirty unable to see level.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 72,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level getting low.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Runs beside rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering resivior dirty unable to see level.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 62,817 miles

Driver's seat insecure Broken at base. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,653 miles

Both rear tyres wearing 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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SA12 BZH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA12 BZH, 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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SA12 BZH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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