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SP12 YVR

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 123,837 miles on the clock, averaging 6,541 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 SP12 YVR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,541

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 reading123,837 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP12 YVR 50k69k87k105k124k '15'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,837 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage118,677 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage112,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage108,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage102,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,033 miles
Since last MOT+18,961 miles
PASS
Mileage83,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage78,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,940 miles
Since last MOT+21,524 miles
PASS
Mileage57,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage50,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,093 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

RegistrationSP12 YVR
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SP12 YVR

What car is SP12 YVR?

SP12 YVR is an silver Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Dundee in 2012.

What is the mileage of SP12 YVR?

The last recorded mileage for SP12 YVR was 123,837 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP12 YVR passed its MOT?

SP12 YVR has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.

Is SP12 YVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP12 YVR 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 SP12 YVR?

SP12 YVR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.