2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Diesel · VA12 DCE
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/07/2012. Recorded mileage 115,322 miles. MOT valid until 03/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,322 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
VA12 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 115,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VA12 DCE Mileage History
- 09/06/202392,378 mi
- 21/06/202499,829 mi+7,451 mi
- 20/06/2025106,368 mi+6,539 mi
- 20/06/2025106,368 mi
- 30/06/2026115,322 mi+8,954 mi
Average of roughly 7,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA12 DCE 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 (VA12 DCE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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