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SO61 BWL

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,047 mi
Last recorded124,047 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 BWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2025 124,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 118,830 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 118,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 110,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 81,331 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 53,933 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,671 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,191 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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SO61 BWL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO61 BWL, 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 SO61 BWL registered?

SO61 BWL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is SO61 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO61 BWL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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