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IFZ 5203

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,326 mi
Last recorded120,326 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 5203
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 120,326 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 116,111 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust allover vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 110,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 106,323 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,731 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all front suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides trailing arm mountings area / both sides inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded needs attention / all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 100,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached lower ball joint detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all front suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides trailing arm mountings area / both sides inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded needs attention / all suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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IFZ 5203 is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 IFZ 5203, 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 IFZ 5203 registered?

IFZ 5203 is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is IFZ 5203 safe to buy?

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