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GF12 BFE

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 70,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 66,053 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60x16 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2011 recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 36,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,130 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 30,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,636 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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GF12 BFE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF12 BFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF12 BFE registered?

GF12 BFE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GF12 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 BFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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