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OV12 WSL

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,993 mi
Last recorded173,993 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 173,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 164,316 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 160,388 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,932 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 143,036 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 142,813 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 135,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 125,825 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 125,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 81,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 WSL 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 76.9%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

OV12 WSL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is OV12 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 WSL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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