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CP12 EFE

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,404 mi
Last recorded112,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 112,404 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,178 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 104,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,974 miles

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

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

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

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))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 90,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 85,508 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 80,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on rear crossmember.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,361 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all radious arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,974 miles

All four brakes are slightly binding

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive car floor all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radious arms and trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

All four brakes are slightly binding

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive car floor all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All radious arms and trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,049 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CP12 EFE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CP12 EFE, 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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CP12 EFE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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