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BF12 UWM

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,820 mi
Last recorded143,820 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 143,820 miles

DPF Light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights faded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,738 miles

DPF Light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights faded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met required limits

Parking brake travel noted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs and pads burnt

Fail 10 Oct 2024 141,738 miles

DPF Light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights faded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met required limits

Parking brake travel noted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs and pads burnt

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights faded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 138,162 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,371 miles

DPF Light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension component corrosion noted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,091 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 121,079 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 109,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,005 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 63,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 46,804 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UWM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWM, 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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BF12 UWM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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