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CP12 VXA

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

White Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourWhite
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 96,691 miles on the clock, averaging 8,936 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for CP12 VXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,197
Average per year8,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP12 VXA 30k47k64k80k97k '15'22'18

Check CP12 VXA

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage96,691 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage93,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage82,916 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage70,677 miles
Since last MOT+11,325 miles
PASS
Mileage59,352 miles
Since last MOT+14,523 miles
PASS
Mileage44,829 miles
Since last MOT+14,484 miles
PASS
Mileage30,345 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

RegistrationCP12 VXA
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About CP12 VXA

What car is CP12 VXA?

CP12 VXA is a white Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Swansea in 2012.

What is the mileage of CP12 VXA?

The last recorded mileage for CP12 VXA was 96,691 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP12 VXA passed its MOT?

CP12 VXA has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 1 Dec 2022.

Is CP12 VXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP12 VXA 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 CP12 VXA?

CP12 VXA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.