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ML61 OBK

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,083 mi
Last recorded99,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 OBK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 93,982 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on (outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,709 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2024 88,709 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,014 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,014 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,837 miles

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

Surface rust underside.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,481 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,493 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 72,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 66,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,808 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,412 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,011 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 OBK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red 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 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

ML61 OBK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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