2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · DW08 OWL
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 112,179 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW08 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 112,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DW08 OWL 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 (DW08 OWL) between August 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DW08 OWL Mileage History
- 10/08/202394,169 mi
- 11/08/202394,169 mi
- 01/10/2024102,424 mi+8,255 mi
- 01/10/2025112,163 mi+9,739 mi
- 08/10/2025112,179 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 8,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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