2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · BL12 HZX
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 131,852 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL12 HZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 131,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BL12 HZX Mileage History
- 13/01/202299,797 mi
- 18/01/2023107,516 mi+7,719 mi
- 21/11/2023117,130 mi+9,614 mi
- 29/08/2024118,679 mi+1,549 mi
- 28/08/2025131,852 mi+13,173 mi
Average of roughly 8,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL12 HZX 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 (BL12 HZX) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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