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BG12 GMY

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GMY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 154,180 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads look like they're wearing unevenly, the top of the pads are thinner than the bottom - stuck in pad carriers?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 142,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads look like they're wearing unevenly, the top of the pads are thinner than the bottom - stuck in pad carriers?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,600 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 103,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 81,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,196 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,840 miles

Offside Front tyre has a puncture

Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,705 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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BG12 GMY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG12 GMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 GMY registered?

BG12 GMY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is BG12 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 GMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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