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FL62 XCV

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,673 mi
Last recorded135,673 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 XCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 135,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective has been opened and re welded (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no discernable pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,148 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED /SPLIT

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 129,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED /SPLIT

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,907 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside & Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 90,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,602 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 64,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 60,155 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FL62 XCV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL62 XCV, 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 FL62 XCV registered?

FL62 XCV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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