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FX12 NKO

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,160 mi
Last recorded96,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 96,160 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Fail 15 Jun 2026 96,061 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,754 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 14 Jun 2024 91,304 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 91,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very noisy

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,240 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,071 miles

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))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 2 May 2019 61,090 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 53,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front squeaking noise coming from suspension component unable to feel any play

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 47,198 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 39,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NKO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

FX12 NKO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is FX12 NKO safe to buy?

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