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EF61 SZV

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 SZV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 142,180 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 127,203 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,411 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,403 miles

both front tyres badly worn on shoulders and require attention

front inner brake pads wearing thin

windscreen damaged in zone B but behind mirror

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,002 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on edges of tread.

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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EF61 SZV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EF61 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 SZV registered?

EF61 SZV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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