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BF12 NWL

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,407 mi
Last recorded139,407 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NWL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 139,407 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2025 130,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,088 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,036 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Fail 28 Feb 2022 110,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray covering some testable items. Unable to give full inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 99,025 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front pads 3-4mm

Fail 31 Jan 2020 99,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front pads 3-4mm

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,532 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,532 miles

DPF light flashing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 77,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

DPF light flashing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,924 miles

dpf warning light flashing on dash

Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall bulge in wall (4.1.D.1b)

dpf warning light flashing on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,456 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dpf light flashing

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 NWL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

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

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