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HJ12 LNK

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LNK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 79,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 74,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 69,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,465 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 49,465 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,751 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split at ends but still clearing screen

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,719 miles

n/s/r tyre on min

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low, o/s/f brake pad 90% worn approx

Fail 25 Feb 2015 22,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on min

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low, o/s/f brake pad 90% worn approx

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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HJ12 LNK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 HJ12 LNK, 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 HJ12 LNK registered?

HJ12 LNK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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