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FR61 OSM

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,614 mi
Last recorded155,614 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 OSM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 155,614 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens has damage

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 155,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens has damage

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 138,649 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2024 138,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,743 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 128,743 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,294 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,576 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,644 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 94,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18/91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damage 225/45/18/91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/18/95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18/91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18/91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damage 225/45/18/91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired wishbone (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,404 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 66,404 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,477 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FR61 OSM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FR61 OSM, 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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FR61 OSM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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