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PK12 OTF

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,826 mi
Last recorded163,826 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 OTF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 163,826 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 163,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 149,836 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 149,833 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 14 Jun 2024 133,556 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 133,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 111,686 miles

2 litre of 221 engine oil added

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in the o/s screen

dpf warning light flashing

Fail 3 May 2023 111,682 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

2 litre of 221 engine oil added

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chip in the o/s screen

dpf warning light flashing

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the o/s screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil added

Fail 25 Apr 2022 91,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the o/s screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil added

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,123 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

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hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 May 2020 68,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,252 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wear

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Screw on tyre shoulder.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn: Strong advise. (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,177 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread which reaches the cords but does not exceed 25mm in length

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 25,333 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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PK12 OTF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK12 OTF, 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 PK12 OTF registered?

PK12 OTF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is PK12 OTF safe to buy?

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