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ML12 EYU

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,625 mi
Last recorded168,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 EYU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 168,625 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 142,968 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 29 Sep 2021 142,967 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 139,270 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dpf warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2018 139,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side/tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

dpf warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,617 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf light flashing

oil level on min

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,999 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dpf light flashing

oil level on min

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,162 miles

difficult to see or check n/s o/s rear inner brake pads correctly with wheels fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,519 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

difficult to see or check n/s o/s rear inner brake pads correctly with wheels fitted

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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ML12 EYU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML12 EYU, 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 ML12 EYU registered?

ML12 EYU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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