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DL12 BPU

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BPU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,558 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,689 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 112,687 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS N/S O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing BOTH REAR DROP LINKS N/S O/S (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,020 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,425 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened B BOTH FRONT ARMS N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,813 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Jun 2020 98,813 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,515 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 89,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,023 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,021 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,059 miles

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

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

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

TYRES ALL GETTING LOW ON DEPTHS

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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DL12 BPU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL12 BPU, 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 DL12 BPU registered?

DL12 BPU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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