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ET12 FDO

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,113 mi
Last recorded135,113 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,357 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 123,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,507 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 117,507 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 110,834 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 110,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2021 103,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,583 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 75,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 26 May 2017 62,832 miles

parking brake travel

trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,634 miles

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,133 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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ET12 FDO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET12 FDO, 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 ET12 FDO registered?

ET12 FDO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 FDO safe to buy?

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