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GU12 JCY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 JCY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,760 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 122,747 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,860 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,814 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 73,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,358 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall, no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage,no buldges or cords expossed

Fail 9 Mar 2015 38,544 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage,no buldges or cords expossed

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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GU12 JCY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU12 JCY, 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 GU12 JCY registered?

GU12 JCY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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