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OV61 UNE

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,097 mi
Last recorded103,097 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 UNE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 103,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 100,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion on underbody

rear crossmember heavily corroded

rear exhaust silencer/middle pipe flange heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 89,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,974 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

general wear/deterioration across rear suspension bushes, no excessive play

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,766 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads worn lower than o/s, signs brake have previously been binding, not holding on test

slight play n/s steering arm inner ball joint

some wear /corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad 4-5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

handbrake linkage on n/s/r caliper slow to return

some corrosion front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,208 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,443 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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OV61 UNE 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV61 UNE, 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 OV61 UNE registered?

OV61 UNE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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