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EJ61 VRO

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,839 mi
Last recorded95,839 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 VRO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 95,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 95,839 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,960 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 25 Sep 2023 84,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear park brake reading low

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 18 Sep 2023 84,949 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

under tray fitted limiting the view of testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2022 75,347 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front All front suspension in rusty condition

Rear All rear suspension in rusty condition

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,625 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s/r tyre valve splitting

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 54,147 miles

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

both rear tyre valves splitting

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,259 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,590 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,313 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 37,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60 r16 92h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut on tread area

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,126 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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EJ61 VRO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue 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 EJ61 VRO, 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 EJ61 VRO registered?

EJ61 VRO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is EJ61 VRO safe to buy?

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