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EK12 NZU

2012 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 87,975 miles on the clock, averaging 5,714 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EK12 NZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,714

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,656
Average per year5,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EK12 NZU 25k41k57k72k88k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage83,319 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage76,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage68,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage61,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage56,480 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,111 miles
PASS
Mileage54,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage50,486 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage45,165 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage38,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage31,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage25,138 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,135 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NZU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About EK12 NZU

What car is EK12 NZU?

EK12 NZU is an black Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EK12 NZU?

The last recorded mileage for EK12 NZU was 87,975 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK12 NZU passed its MOT?

EK12 NZU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is EK12 NZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 NZU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EK12 NZU?

EK12 NZU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.