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LB12 SWF

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,347 mi
Last recorded128,347 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 SWF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm, edges worn +sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r door, wheel arch / quarter panel damaged

o/s/r quarter panel / bumper damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2025 128,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no wheels locking (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated / non reflective / discoloured (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose - caliper joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm, edges worn +sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r door, wheel arch / quarter panel damaged

o/s/r quarter panel / bumper damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,515 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r door / wheel arch and o/s/r bumper / arch damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2024 121,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment o/s not locking (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

n/s/r door / wheel arch and o/s/r bumper / arch damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2023 114,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

steering slightly stiff

Fail 5 Oct 2022 109,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,533 miles

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

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

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

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

steering feels slightly tight when turning lock to lock

Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

steering feels slightly tight when turning lock to lock

Pass 9 Dec 2020 102,860 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside 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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,036 miles

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

steering doesnt feel right, heavy to left and light to right

Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,980 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL OVER FULL.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,980 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

CORROSION STARTING MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL OVER FULL.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,214 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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LB12 SWF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LB12 SWF, 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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LB12 SWF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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