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GF12 BFL

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 89,963 miles on the clock, averaging 6,361 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 GF12 BFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,361

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 reading89,963 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF12 BFL 24k41k57k74k90k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage85,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage80,632 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage72,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage63,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
PASS
Mileage57,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage49,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage43,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage42,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage38,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage34,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,242 miles
PASS
Mileage24,239 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

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Turbocharger (oil supply failure)

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BFL
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About GF12 BFL

What car is GF12 BFL?

GF12 BFL is a black Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2012.

What is the mileage of GF12 BFL?

The last recorded mileage for GF12 BFL was 89,963 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF12 BFL passed its MOT?

GF12 BFL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is GF12 BFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF12 BFL 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 GF12 BFL?

GF12 BFL is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.