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SY12 VBJ

2012 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 106,698 miles on the clock, averaging 7,258 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY12 VBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,698
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
7,258

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 reading106,698 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY12 VBJ 31k50k69k88k107k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage100,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage94,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage88,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage78,782 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage77,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,111 miles
PASS
Mileage67,560 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage65,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage57,526 miles
Since last MOT+13,853 miles
PASS
Mileage43,673 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage31,469 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY12 VBJ

What car is SY12 VBJ?

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

What is the mileage of SY12 VBJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY12 VBJ was 106,698 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY12 VBJ passed its MOT?

SY12 VBJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is SY12 VBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY12 VBJ 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 VBJ?

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