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E885 JAY

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,776 mi
Last recorded83,776 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE885 JAY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe ends at joints with hoses painted (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and subframe mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,472 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,131 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,271 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 61,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,147 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Fail 26 Sep 2019 56,147 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,456 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,579 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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E885 JAY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E885 JAY, 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 E885 JAY registered?

E885 JAY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is E885 JAY safe to buy?

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