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EF61 USO

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,793 mi
Last recorded100,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 USO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,793 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 100,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,850 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,079 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 81,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,381 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays covering inspect-able components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,791 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Rear lamp assembly secured partially with tank tape.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 44,791 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate cracked.

Nearside Rear lamp assembly secured partially with tank tape.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,163 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,927 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 USO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF61 USO, 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 EF61 USO registered?

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

Is EF61 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 USO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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