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EF12 KTA

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,473 mi
Last recorded152,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KTA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 152,473 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

heavier steering to left

Fail 25 Jul 2025 152,473 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

heavier steering to left

Pass 25 Jul 2024 145,053 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 145,053 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 126,157 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine , light occasionally flashing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 95w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

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

steering slightly harder to turn left

Pass 28 Jul 2021 116,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,575 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 105,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,928 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,663 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 32,642 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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EF12 KTA is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF12 KTA, 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 EF12 KTA registered?

EF12 KTA is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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