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FX12 AUP

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 AUP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both /surface corrosion on underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 69,654 miles

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))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 69,340 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excess movement before operation (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,644 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,234 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,219 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,465 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges , n/s smooth on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2016 33,465 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges , n/s smooth on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,657 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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FX12 AUP is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX12 AUP, 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 FX12 AUP registered?

FX12 AUP is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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