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MK12 WDS

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,125 mi
Last recorded164,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WDS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 164,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rusty under car

Fail 6 Jan 2026 164,109 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rusty under car

Pass 21 Dec 2024 156,758 miles

slight stiff in steering

this vehicle in poor condition under body both subframes in vary poor condition corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 152,671 miles

all suspension bush detreated

Pass 2 Jan 2023 149,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just starting to deteriorat. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 142,393 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 140,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 123,626 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,037 miles

rear pads low

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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MK12 WDS is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK12 WDS, 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 MK12 WDS registered?

MK12 WDS is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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