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BF12 DKX

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,039 mi
Last recorded44,039 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DKX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 41,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,153 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 32,467 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 32,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,347 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 22,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 22,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,647 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,299 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 15,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,331 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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BF12 DKX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 74,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 DKX registered?

BF12 DKX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 DKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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