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OV12 WTC

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

207,842 mi
Last recorded207,842 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 207,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 201,404 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 201,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 193,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 181,882 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 181,860 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 173,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 172,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/50r17 on n/s & 205/50r17 on o/s (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 161,497 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 161,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing checked nut for security, split pin fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 144,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 144,320 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,656 miles

Offside both tyre worn on inner + outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Offside both tyre worn on inner + outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake discs pitted and worn

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 WTC is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

OV12 WTC is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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