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HJ62 OPR

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,153 mi
Last recorded163,153 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OPR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 163,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/required in approx 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n.s front tyre 4mm and worn smooth on outer edge

n.s rear tyre 3mm tread/getting low

n.s windscreen washer in/op but clearing screen o.k

rear wiper split

steering slightly tight when turning lock to lock

Fail 20 Aug 2025 163,153 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/required in approx 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n.s front tyre 4mm and worn smooth on outer edge

n.s rear tyre 3mm tread/getting low

n.s windscreen washer in/op but clearing screen o.k

rear wiper split

steering slightly tight when turning lock to lock

Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,577 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm, front bushes worn/ becoming unbonded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 138,238 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint boot perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 126,682 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

rear to mid exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 126,682 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edge

rear to mid exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,164 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 118,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,913 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Front discs corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 85,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal minimum and worn very low inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn low on tread and worn very low inner and outer shoulders

Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal minimum and worn very low inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn low on tread and worn very low inner and outer shoulders

Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,635 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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HJ62 OPR is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ62 OPR, 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 HJ62 OPR registered?

HJ62 OPR is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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