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OV12 AVO

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,659 mi
Last recorded214,659 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 AVO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 214,659 miles

both headlamps just pass aim

Pass 3 Apr 2024 207,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 195,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 x binding slightly .... (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 184,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and wire ()

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened 2bolts securing both parts of lower arm are fitted wrong way round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 184,235 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and wire ()

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 176,066 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot beginning to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2021 176,066 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot beginning to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2020 160,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 138,183 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 138,183 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,586 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,586 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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OV12 AVO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black 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 OV12 AVO, 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 OV12 AVO registered?

OV12 AVO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is OV12 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 AVO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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