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FN12 GYY

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,591 mi
Last recorded127,591 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 GYY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 127,591 miles

corrosion apparent heavy in places rear subframe / suspension arms etc

Fail 30 Jun 2026 127,566 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested to leak nearside rear & offside rear brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads are loose no shims (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all Suspension components & front & rear subframe & under vehicle inner sills corroded & under trays & engine cover fitted & plastic sills fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2026 127,527 miles

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

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

brake fluctuation only just meets MOT criteria n/s/r

corrosion heavy in places to rear subframe / most rear suspension components

crack to n/s edge of wind screen

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 116,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 101,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 81,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle under-body covered in under-seal.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 79,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 73,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,194 miles

Both front washer jets do not deliver as much water as they should, pump possibly weak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,983 miles

Nearside headlamp aim set at upper limit, will not adjust

front wiper blades ready for changing

nearside front brake pad getting very thin

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,196 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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FN12 GYY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN12 GYY, 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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FN12 GYY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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