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LV12 XLA

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XLA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 61,770 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 61,752 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,167 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 52,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,054 miles

Clutch Heavy

Steering Heavy

Fail 25 Sep 2019 49,054 miles

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

Clutch Heavy

Steering Heavy

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 43,633 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,977 miles

front wiper blades smear across screen

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,433 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight exhaust note

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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LV12 XLA is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV12 XLA, 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 LV12 XLA registered?

LV12 XLA is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is LV12 XLA safe to buy?

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