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HV12 UAT

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,530 mi
Last recorded95,530 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UAT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,530 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components / subframe corroded

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

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))

battery not fully secure

headlight lenses deteriorated

sill corrosion / covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2025 95,530 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake and freeplay (1.1.2 (a))

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components / subframe corroded

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

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 Rear handbrake efficency low / requires attention

battery not fully secure

headlight lenses deteriorated

sill corrosion / covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,959 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components /subframe/sills corroded

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

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

all rear exhaust flanges corroded

front tyres worn edges

under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 93,951 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect sticker/lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced sticker /lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering malfunctioning tight left turn to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components /subframe/sills corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading very low

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear exhaust flanges corroded

front tyres worn edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,700 miles

Front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fault? steering assistance more turning to the right than turning to the left

Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,700 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fault? steering assistance more turning to the right than turning to the left

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath on some components and under body

handbrake slight travel

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,164 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low on dipstick

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,444 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Fail 28 Apr 2018 63,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Pass 22 Apr 2017 48,309 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and wear on edges of tread.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,499 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,415 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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HV12 UAT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV12 UAT, 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 HV12 UAT registered?

HV12 UAT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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