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SY12 VBD

2012 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

White Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 85,186 miles on the clock, averaging 6,045 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY12 VBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,045

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,373
Average per year6,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 VBD 21k37k53k69k85k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage85,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage77,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage75,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage72,758 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage68,269 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage63,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,977 miles
PASS
Mileage54,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage45,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage38,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,601 miles
PASS
Mileage29,747 miles
Since last MOT+9,231 miles
PASS
Mileage20,516 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VBD
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SY12 VBD

What car is SY12 VBD?

SY12 VBD is an white Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY12 VBD?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 VBD was 85,186 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 VBD passed its MOT?

SY12 VBD has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 10 Jan 2026.

Is SY12 VBD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 VBD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SY12 VBD?

SY12 VBD is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.