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ML61 KWO

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,387 mi
Last recorded119,387 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 KWO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 119,387 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 112,185 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 103,823 miles

Rear rear subframe and suspension components have surface rust but not excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2024 103,823 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear rear subframe and suspension components have surface rust but not excessive

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,249 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 78,247 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,245 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 72,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,204 miles

o/s/f cracked on inner wall

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 36,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,136 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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ML61 KWO 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 80%.

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 ML61 KWO, 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 ML61 KWO registered?

ML61 KWO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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