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SH12 OSZ

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 94,944 miles on the clock, averaging 6,355 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 SH12 OSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,944
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,355

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,944 miles
Reading date
Miles last year492
Average per year6,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH12 OSZ 33k48k64k79k95k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,944 miles
Since last MOT+492 miles
PASS
Mileage94,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage89,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage81,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage77,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage73,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage67,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
PASS
Mileage59,265 miles
Since last MOT+13,047 miles
PASS
Mileage46,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,284 miles
PASS
Mileage32,934 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

RegistrationSH12 OSZ
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SH12 OSZ

What car is SH12 OSZ?

SH12 OSZ is an blue Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2012.

What is the mileage of SH12 OSZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH12 OSZ was 94,944 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH12 OSZ passed its MOT?

SH12 OSZ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2025.

Is SH12 OSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH12 OSZ 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 SH12 OSZ?

SH12 OSZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.