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MT61 OER

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 OER
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 120,751 miles

Areas of underbody has surface corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but overall secure

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 120,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Areas of underbody has surface corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Both brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but overall secure

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play squeeking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to under-body and sub-frames

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,601 miles

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

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

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

superficial under-body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,154 miles

general rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 86,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,499 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 42,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,628 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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MT61 OER is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MT61 OER, 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 OER registered?

MT61 OER is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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