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SM12 UEA

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
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 1998cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 116,042 miles on the clock, averaging 8,111 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM12 UEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,042
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
8,111

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,971
Average per year8,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM12 UEA 36k56k76k96k116k '15'25'20

Check SM12 UEA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,042 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage107,071 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage106,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,621 miles
Since last MOT+12,317 miles
PASS
Mileage94,304 miles
Since last MOT+11,921 miles
PASS
Mileage82,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage78,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage72,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage63,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage56,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage53,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,630 miles
Since last MOT+17,406 miles
PASS
Mileage36,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 UEA
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SM12 UEA

What car is SM12 UEA?

SM12 UEA is an black Mazda 3, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.

What is the mileage of SM12 UEA?

The last recorded mileage for SM12 UEA was 116,042 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM12 UEA passed its MOT?

SM12 UEA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2025.

Is SM12 UEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM12 UEA 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 SM12 UEA?

SM12 UEA is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.