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GY61 EYF

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 EYF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,265 miles

exhaust corroding

headlight lenses fading

suspension and subframes corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,175 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding split less then 25mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush bonding split less then 25mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,958 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,116 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 63,116 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obstructed by tow bar plate (0.1 (d))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,039 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,936 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,936 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,263 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,735 miles

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

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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GY61 EYF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY61 EYF, 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 GY61 EYF registered?

GY61 EYF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GY61 EYF safe to buy?

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