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LP61 CEF

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 CEF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 155,087 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 155,087 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 146,522 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 146,520 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 138,255 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mot carried out in wet conditions

Fail 2 Feb 2021 138,252 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

mot carried out in wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,811 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2020 130,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,796 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 101,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,269 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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LP61 CEF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP61 CEF, 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 LP61 CEF registered?

LP61 CEF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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