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KR61 DLJ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,214 mi
Last recorded158,214 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 DLJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 158,214 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 158,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056016. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2056016.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 152,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter has grease around it

steering slightly stiff

Fail 1 Mar 2023 152,425 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter has grease around it

steering slightly stiff

Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 145,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 140,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,493 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 131,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 120,404 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 120,402 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn low

Pass 6 Feb 2017 110,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,116 miles

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

Rear adult belts not checked due to child seats fitted nearside and offside.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,941 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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KR61 DLJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KR61 DLJ, 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 KR61 DLJ registered?

KR61 DLJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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