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NU61 PFF

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,517 mi
Last recorded118,517 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 PFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,517 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested steering fault (1.2.1 (g))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp misted

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Rear rear axle coated in a thick layer of corrosion

Rear wiper torn

misting of oil all around rocker cover

misting of oil on the gearbox

osf bumper unclipped but secure no sharp edges at the time of the test

Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,732 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 104,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,431 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 95,385 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,483 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 89,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,172 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,421 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,221 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,326 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,911 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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NU61 PFF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 NU61 PFF, 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 NU61 PFF registered?

NU61 PFF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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