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OV12 HXM

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 141,023 miles

Central Rear underbody corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 140,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached anti roll bar detached from car (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake caliper binding

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 129,192 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 119,166 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 119,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,366 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,701 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 112,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,761 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,145 miles

engine pans

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine pans

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,880 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,064 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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OV12 HXM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel 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 OV12 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

OV12 HXM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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