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PN12 BPU

2012 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 148,958 miles on the clock, averaging 10,237 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PN12 BPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,237

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,958 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,237
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PN12 BPU 34k63k91k120k149k '15'26'21

Check PN12 BPU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,958 miles
Since last MOT+15,401 miles
PASS
Mileage133,557 miles
Since last MOT+12,978 miles
PASS
Mileage120,579 miles
Since last MOT+13,423 miles
PASS
Mileage107,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,899 miles
PASS
Mileage94,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,257 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage82,183 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage75,620 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage71,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage64,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,643 miles
PASS
Mileage55,278 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage45,404 miles
Since last MOT+11,395 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,009 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 BPU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About PN12 BPU

What car is PN12 BPU?

PN12 BPU is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2012.

What is the mileage of PN12 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for PN12 BPU was 148,958 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN12 BPU passed its MOT?

PN12 BPU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is PN12 BPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN12 BPU 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 PN12 BPU?

PN12 BPU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.