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LP61 MWZ

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,860 mi
Last recorded89,860 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 MWZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 89,860 miles

DPF amber warning light flashing.

Fail 22 Jun 2026 89,860 miles

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

DPF amber warning light flashing.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,804 miles

DPF warning lamp flashing amber

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,429 miles

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

dpf warning light flashing.

Fail 26 Jun 2024 78,429 miles

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

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

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

dpf warning light flashing.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,012 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 70,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,723 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 52,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,332 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 40,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,163 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 26,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,329 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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LP61 MWZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

LP61 MWZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is LP61 MWZ safe to buy?

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