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LO61 PCV

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

277,876 mi
Last recorded277,876 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 PCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 277,876 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 277,822 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 270,884 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 270,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 250,784 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 250,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 234,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 216,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 184,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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LO61 PCV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LO61 PCV, 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 LO61 PCV registered?

LO61 PCV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is LO61 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 PCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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