2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · VK12 ABX
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07/03/2012. Recorded mileage 100,052 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
VK12 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 100,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VK12 ABX Mileage History
- 29/01/202477,680 mi
- 13/01/202586,553 mi+8,873 mi
- 23/01/202586,693 mi+140 mi
- 23/01/2026100,052 mi+13,359 mi
- 26/01/2026100,052 mi
Average of roughly 11,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VK12 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 3 (VK12 ABX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Body component insecure Sideskirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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