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SW12 AWN

2012 Mazda 3 · Diesel · 1560cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 137,025 miles on the clock, averaging 9,758 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 SW12 AWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,758

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,025 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW12 AWN 48k70k92k115k137k '15'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,143 miles
PASS
Mileage131,882 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage125,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,862 miles
PASS
Mileage114,721 miles
Since last MOT+11,257 miles
PASS
Mileage103,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage96,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,323 miles
PASS
Mileage86,265 miles
Since last MOT+14,839 miles
PASS
Mileage71,426 miles
Since last MOT+23,637 miles
PASS
Mileage47,789 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

RegistrationSW12 AWN
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SW12 AWN

What car is SW12 AWN?

SW12 AWN is an red Mazda 3, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2012.

What is the mileage of SW12 AWN?

The last recorded mileage for SW12 AWN was 137,025 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW12 AWN passed its MOT?

SW12 AWN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2024.

Is SW12 AWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW12 AWN 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 SW12 AWN?

SW12 AWN is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.