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WV12 BZC

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,707 mi
Last recorded117,707 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BZC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 117,707 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 117,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,529 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 106,529 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 92,102 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,277 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,211 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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WV12 BZC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV12 BZC, 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 WV12 BZC registered?

WV12 BZC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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