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FT61 HPE

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HPE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,197 miles

Exhaust system corroded - NOT leaking gasses

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 93,194 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded - NOT leaking gasses

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 88,011 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated with corroded flange joints but NOT leaking gasses

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside component corrosion none of which deemed excessive

Fail 28 Feb 2025 88,009 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated with corroded flange joints, not leaking gasses

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underside component corrosion none of which deemed excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,625 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated with corroded flange joints, NOT leaking gasses

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Steering system operation slightly heavy in one direction

Various underside component corrosion none of which deemed excessive

Pass 9 Mar 2023 71,319 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated with corroded flange joints, NOT leaking gasses

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system operation slightly heavy in one direction

Various underside components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,504 miles

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

Exhaust system flange joints deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,508 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,127 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,127 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both axles (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,211 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,589 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,589 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,274 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 3 Mar 2016 33,274 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,594 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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FT61 HPE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT61 HPE, 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 FT61 HPE registered?

FT61 HPE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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