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GL05 FCL

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FCL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

few areas of corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

few areas of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2024 51,577 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 47,929 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears lightly perished and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,759 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres very lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,442 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 35,151 miles

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 2.6MM , LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 30,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** AT 3.0MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** 3.0MM , LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,815 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GL05 FCL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL05 FCL, 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 GL05 FCL registered?

GL05 FCL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is GL05 FCL safe to buy?

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