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LO12 OGH

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

265,815 mi
Last recorded265,815 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OGH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 265,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general surface corrosion under body

Pass 11 Oct 2024 255,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 236,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 211,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 189,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 189,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 140,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 140,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,731 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

electric steering fault

headlamps discoloured

outstanding recall,refer to dealer

rear damage

underbody components/areas corroded,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 1 Jun 2019 128,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

electric steering fault?

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

rear damage,n/s/r reflecter insecure

underbody corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

o/s/f tyre low pressure,o/s/r brake squeak

underbody surface corrosion,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,690 miles

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

handbrake poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers,underbody surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2017 117,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake poor

unable to assess some areas due to covers,underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,756 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 110,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,871 miles

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

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 OGH is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

LO12 OGH is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LO12 OGH safe to buy?

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