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RV12 WGU

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourRed
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 118,384 miles on the clock, averaging 19,893 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6L Y6 Diesel engine is known for turbocharger (oil supply failure).

MOT & Mileage History for RV12 WGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
19,893

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,447
Average per year19,893
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV12 WGU 39k59k79k98k118k '15'19'18

Check RV12 WGU

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,384 miles
Since last MOT+21,447 miles
PASS
Mileage96,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,937 miles
Since last MOT+19,335 miles
PASS
Mileage77,602 miles
Since last MOT+22,007 miles
PASS
Mileage55,595 miles
Since last MOT+16,794 miles
PASS
Mileage38,801 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

RegistrationRV12 WGU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RV12 WGU

What car is RV12 WGU?

RV12 WGU is an red Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RV12 WGU?

The last recorded mileage for RV12 WGU was 118,384 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV12 WGU passed its MOT?

RV12 WGU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Mar 2019.

Is RV12 WGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV12 WGU 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 RV12 WGU?

RV12 WGU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.