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MF12 EFD

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EFD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 121,368 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frame and front and rear suspension arms all corroded rear body sells all corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,477 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting both sides and rear inner body sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 116,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting both sides and rear inner body sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,627 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shockers and rear body sells are corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,398 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,852 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 100,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both and rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,445 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,791 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,602 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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MF12 EFD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MF12 EFD, 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 MF12 EFD registered?

MF12 EFD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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