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LX12 YWY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YWY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,049 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked, perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 121,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked, perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED position lamp fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED position lamp fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both track rod end nuts - cannot confirm if have lock nuts or locking fluid - benefit of doubt has been given.

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing - not deemed as sharp. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and heavily perished and cracked (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 70,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,048 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,810 miles

Central Front undertray fitted, restricting view to underside of engine bay area

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,877 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

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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LX12 YWY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX12 YWY, 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 LX12 YWY registered?

LX12 YWY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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