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SY61 VMU

2012 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 146,043 miles on the clock, averaging 9,506 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY61 VMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,506

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,270
Average per year9,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY61 VMU 40k66k93k119k146k '15'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,043 miles
Since last MOT+14,270 miles
PASS
Mileage131,773 miles
Since last MOT+16,170 miles
PASS
Mileage115,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage107,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,966 miles
PASS
Mileage98,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,398 miles
PASS
Mileage90,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage82,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,752 miles
Since last MOT+851 miles
PASS
Mileage81,901 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage74,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage69,154 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage63,520 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,397 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage51,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,775 miles
PASS
Mileage39,587 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VMU
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SY61 VMU

What car is SY61 VMU?

SY61 VMU is an blue Mazda 3, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2012.

What is the mileage of SY61 VMU?

The last recorded mileage for SY61 VMU was 146,043 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY61 VMU passed its MOT?

SY61 VMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2026.

Is SY61 VMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY61 VMU 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 SY61 VMU?

SY61 VMU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.