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GJ12 OEM

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,330 mi
Last recorded76,330 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 OEM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,045 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps pitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,590 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,393 miles

handbrake long

Fail 11 Mar 2021 58,393 miles

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

handbrake long

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,583 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 56,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 52,327 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,327 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,310 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 43,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

small split in nearside wiper blade

Fail 28 Mar 2017 43,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,971 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,780 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

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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GJ12 OEM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ12 OEM, 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 GJ12 OEM registered?

GJ12 OEM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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