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OE61 FRN

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,169 mi
Last recorded70,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 FRN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 70,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on edge + cut in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + corroded (inner front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + corroded (inner front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,961 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner edge

advise front brake pads look 60% worn approx

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise handbrake travel slightly long

advise o/s/f headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,260 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 36,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,116 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall is perished

Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,785 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.

Poor reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,112 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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OE61 FRN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel 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 OE61 FRN, 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 OE61 FRN registered?

OE61 FRN is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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