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MT61 OCV

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,311 mi
Last recorded168,311 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 OCV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 168,311 miles

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Pass 6 Jul 2023 156,912 miles

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear brake discs are worn/ corroded/ scored/ been hot? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 156,911 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear handbrake effort is low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear brake discs are worn/ corroded/ scored/ been hot? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 148,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 143,462 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 137,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2017 109,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf light on

Fail 4 Feb 2017 109,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf light flashing

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 65,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MT61 OCV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT61 OCV, 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 MT61 OCV registered?

MT61 OCV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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