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LM12 PWE

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,773 mi
Last recorded155,773 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 PWE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 155,773 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 153,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2023 153,974 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant reservoir empty (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working Sidelights (both NSF & OSF) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Rear lights not working - Both NSR & OSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 147,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,619 miles

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 137,428 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2020 126,402 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 126,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,354 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 106,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,760 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 93,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front tyres worn on inner edges (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,425 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge and crackes in tread

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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LM12 PWE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM12 PWE, 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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LM12 PWE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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