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BG12 GMZ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,206 mi
Last recorded116,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GMZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,206 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension arm corroded but still rigid (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,902 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,281 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,251 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,968 miles

floor pan under body freshly stone chipped

Fail 20 Oct 2021 86,828 miles

Power steering malfunctioning heavy to steer to the left and very light to the right (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

underside and suspension corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,226 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,919 miles

slight tightness in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 51,175 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges, close to internal structure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges, close to internal structure

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 GMZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GMZ, 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 BG12 GMZ registered?

BG12 GMZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is BG12 GMZ safe to buy?

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