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MV12 BWE

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BWE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2025 158,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF warning light illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low (225/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (225/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

vehicle underbody+components heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,659 miles

Exhaust poor

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 141,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 141,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 130,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 121,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,180 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,988 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,790 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,413 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

front pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,995 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,003 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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MV12 BWE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV12 BWE, 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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MV12 BWE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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