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BF12 KNC

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Mazda 3 Diesel 1560cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 121,333 miles on the clock, averaging 7,221 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for BF12 KNC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,333
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,221

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,333 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,203
Average per year7,221
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF12 KNC 41k61k81k101k121k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,471 miles
PASS
Mileage109,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage102,719 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage96,619 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage90,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage85,101 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage78,939 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage71,527 miles
Since last MOT+15,383 miles
PASS
Mileage56,144 miles
Since last MOT+15,079 miles
PASS
Mileage41,065 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mazda 3 models (2009–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger (oil supply failure)

Insufficient oil supply starves turbo bearings, leading to damage or seizure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 KNC
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BF12 KNC

What car is BF12 KNC?

BF12 KNC is a silver Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BF12 KNC?

The last recorded mileage for BF12 KNC was 121,333 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF12 KNC passed its MOT?

BF12 KNC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is BF12 KNC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF12 KNC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF12 KNC?

BF12 KNC is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.