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CE12 XHY

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XHY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 104,416 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 104,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 88,043 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,794 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 84,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,218 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,344 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,869 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 55,091 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 55,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning Not working turning to the left (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,720 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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CE12 XHY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CE12 XHY, 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 CE12 XHY registered?

CE12 XHY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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