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OV12 NEF

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,467 mi
Last recorded138,467 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NEF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 138,467 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 138,467 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,534 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 99,528 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive All over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,063 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2015 62,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 62,777 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 NEF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

OV12 NEF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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