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LM61 UEZ

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 UEZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 125,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 115,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 83,561 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 71,545 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 68,201 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,024 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,646 miles

DPF warning light indicates a fault

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,645 miles

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

DPF warning light indicates a fault

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,171 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,217 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)

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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LM61 UEZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM61 UEZ, 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 LM61 UEZ registered?

LM61 UEZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is LM61 UEZ safe to buy?

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