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OY12 MMJ

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,211 mi
Last recorded176,211 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 MMJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 176,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 176,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 166,715 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 158,578 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear underside and suspension slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 139,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 139,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle especially rear suspension

Fail 28 Feb 2022 131,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caliper / cable failed (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45/18 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle especially rear suspension

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,819 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 122,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 115,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 100,751 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damage (run on flat)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,750 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damage (run on flat)

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

Offside Front brake caliper slider bolt rubber boot missing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various small chips in screen not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various small chips in screen not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2015 76,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

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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OY12 MMJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OY12 MMJ, 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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OY12 MMJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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