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SG62 BPF

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 BPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 106,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 102,331 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 102,331 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not retracting working correctly (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting correctly (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,306 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 98,306 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads getting low (borderline pass)

o/s/r outer brake pad getting low

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2024 98,227 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pads getting low (borderline pass)

o/s/r outer brake pad getting low

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,942 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 41,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,247 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,290 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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SG62 BPF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG62 BPF, 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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SG62 BPF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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