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GL61 UNY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,079 mi
Last recorded73,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UNY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 73,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable sticking (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 70,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable sticking (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 62,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,512 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,735 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,251 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,207 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 47,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,718 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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GL61 UNY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GL61 UNY, 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 GL61 UNY registered?

GL61 UNY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is GL61 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 UNY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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