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LV12 XLB

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XLB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 43,002 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring and beam patterns poor.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes starting to de-bond.

Offside rear brake disc and pads showing signs of overheating.

Pass 11 Jun 2025 37,669 miles

Front both headlights poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear flanges of exhaust system and corrode

Various suspension and steering component's corroded

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear flanges of exhaust system and corrode

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,213 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside rear and nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear flange of centre exhaust and front flange of rear silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 26,146 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear number plate damaged.

Fail 24 Jun 2022 26,146 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear number plate damaged.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 21,221 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 16,605 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in outer edge of nearside rear tyre.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 16,478 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 16,477 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 15,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 12,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 9,495 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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LV12 XLB is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LV12 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

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

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