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GL61 HEU

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HEU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 155,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 147,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 137,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,682 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,948 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,033 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,282 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has been curbed but no cords exposed

all 4 tyres out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2016 57,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre has been curbed but no cords exposed

all 4 tyres out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate starting to come unstuck but still secure

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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GL61 HEU 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 80%.

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 GL61 HEU, 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 GL61 HEU registered?

GL61 HEU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is GL61 HEU safe to buy?

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