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DRZ 7178

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,801 mi
Last recorded128,801 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 7178
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2024 128,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns/os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,547 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle under body sealed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,076 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 110,622 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (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 bushes worn

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,243 miles

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

Rear rearr brake pads cannot be seen clearly

under trays fitted obscuring some test able items

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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DRZ 7178 is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DRZ 7178, 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 DRZ 7178 registered?

DRZ 7178 is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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