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LO12 BCV

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,904 mi
Last recorded49,904 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 BCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 49,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 49,895 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 48,587 miles

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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,608 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 44,688 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 38,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,610 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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LO12 BCV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LO12 BCV, 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 LO12 BCV registered?

LO12 BCV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is LO12 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 BCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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