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MJ12 XAE

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,333 mi
Last recorded56,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XAE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 56,333 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 56,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,367 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Nov 2024 49,635 miles

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

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 49,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 42,973 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,337 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxiliary belt slightly deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,745 miles

Rear exhaust joint rusting

under vehicle and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,231 miles

under vehicle and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 26,945 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 22,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,940 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,751 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,866 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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MJ12 XAE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ12 XAE, 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 MJ12 XAE registered?

MJ12 XAE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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