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SD62 BVB

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 BVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 105,297 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 105,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,561 miles

engine covers fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,975 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,659 miles

both front tyres very low tread

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,530 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 54,530 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,762 miles

ns wiper torn

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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SD62 BVB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD62 BVB, 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 SD62 BVB registered?

SD62 BVB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for SD62 BVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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