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M12 BRC

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,037 mi
Last recorded93,037 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 BRC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,037 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,707 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,373 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,892 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,664 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,404 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 50,404 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,272 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 32,408 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,096 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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M12 BRC is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M12 BRC, 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 M12 BRC registered?

M12 BRC is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is M12 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 BRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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