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LO61 PDZ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 PDZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 97,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 91,366 miles

exhaust system corroded

noise from steering rack on lock to lock check

Fail 17 May 2024 91,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

noise from steering rack on lock to lock check

Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,020 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 88,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,846 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

perish/cracking of both front and n/s/r tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,822 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 59,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,820 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 47,820 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 29,018 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,813 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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LO61 PDZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LO61 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

LO61 PDZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is LO61 PDZ safe to buy?

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