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HY12 MLO

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,696 mi
Last recorded105,696 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 MLO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,696 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 105,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 87,447 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,727 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake performance lagging in operation

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,212 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 23,574 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 23,574 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 15,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY12 MLO 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 80%.

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 HY12 MLO, 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 HY12 MLO registered?

HY12 MLO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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