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DP12 AAA

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 AAA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rigid brake pipes going into the front flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both the front and the rear sub frames, all the suspension components, rear inner sills and chassis all corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear handbrake just ok

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,179 miles

Nearside parking brake just ok

both front and rear sub frames and all suspension components corroded

brake back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

front rigid brake pipes in front flexi hoses corroded

n/s front tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,944 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,065 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 46,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2021 45,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,063 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just passes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,019 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,799 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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DP12 AAA is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DP12 AAA, 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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DP12 AAA is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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