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F1 JCJ

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests52 (38 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,350 mi
Last recorded79,350 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 JCJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

38 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,903 miles

All underbody and components and repair area covered with underseal

Front brakes binding

Front discs discoloured

Fail 11 Jun 2025 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All underbody and components covered with underseal spray

Front brakes binding

Front discs discoloured

Fail 20 Mar 2025 88,872 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,291 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear disc slightly lipped

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter poorly secured.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,717 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 69,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 87,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 62,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 84,817 miles

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

General corrosion on the underside

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,761 miles

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

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

dpf light flashing

Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,689 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

dpf light flashing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 82,527 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 49,929 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Both front lower arm bushes worn.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 44,215 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 44,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axel and components covered in under seal

Fail 22 Oct 2020 75,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axel and components covered in under seal

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,470 miles

both front tyres on limit in places

Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,466 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn uneven looks at an angle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres on limit in places

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,291 miles

Front suspension components surface corrosion arms sub frame

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

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion arms sub frame

Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,368 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 38,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 64,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,128 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,475 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2018 56,593 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 56,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs rusty and pitted

offside rear brakes slight grabbing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 56,541 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floor covers fitted

n/s parking brake not performing as well as should

tyre sealant expired

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,103 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,351 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,801 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords showing

Offside Front tyre perished but no cords showing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,874 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 28,088 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,520 miles

both rear tyres cracking across tread patern

fuel tank damaged but not leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,965 miles

both rear tyres are perished and cracking across the tread pattern

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,479 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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F1 JCJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 52 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F1 JCJ, 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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F1 JCJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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