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KY12 JDX

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,511 mi
Last recorded148,511 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 JDX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 148,511 miles

DPF warning light is flashing on the dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the joint is part of the arm the shock bolts to this arm also the dust cover is in poor condition also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint part of arm that shock also bolts to the gaiter is split but when the vehicle is not jacked up the joint is not exposed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also going out of shape and has a nail in the shoulder 225 45 zr 18 95 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

osr light cluster is damaged no effect on light output

park brake travel high

Fail 4 Dec 2025 148,511 miles

DPF warning light is flashing on the dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the joint is part of the arm the shock bolts to this arm also the dust cover is in poor condition also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint part of arm that shock also bolts to the gaiter is split but when the vehicle is not jacked up the joint is not exposed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also going out of shape and has a nail in the shoulder 225 45 zr 18 95 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

osr light cluster is damaged no effect on light output

park brake travel high

Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,666 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 45 zr 18 95 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated the gaiter is split but only can be seen when jacked up when vehicle is on the floor in normal driving position the joint is hidden by the gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,666 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 45 zr 18 95 w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated the gaiter is split but only can be seen when jacked up when vehicle is on the floor in normal driving position the joint is hidden by the gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 126,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter is split pin is shown but only when jacked up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle produces smoke when revved dpf light is displayed

Fail 12 Jan 2024 126,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall where chalked 225 45 zr 18 95 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter is split pin is shown but only when jacked up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle produces smoke when revved dpf light is displayed

Pass 19 Jan 2023 116,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 116,570 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

dpf light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,147 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2022 109,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 101,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 93,738 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 93,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,032 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 83,030 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 48,984 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,984 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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KY12 JDX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY12 JDX, 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 KY12 JDX registered?

KY12 JDX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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