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DL12 MXM

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,222 mi
Last recorded163,222 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MXM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 163,222 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 163,222 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 156,244 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,493 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/ 50 17 @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 @3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/ 50 17 @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 @3mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,461 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,758 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,389 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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DL12 MXM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

DL12 MXM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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