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PX62 ZDS

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,686 mi
Last recorded210,686 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 ZDS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 210,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint only through lock nut slightly

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded - full length of sill, not fully inspected due to covers

rear chassis both sides around mounting areas for rear subframe corroded

rear subframe assembly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2026 210,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both sides inner sills corroded - full length of sill, not fully inspected due to covers

rear chassis both sides around mounting areas for rear subframe corroded

rear subframe assembly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 192,860 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 192,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing clasp missing (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 174,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 161,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 150,206 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 150,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 138,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,570 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,852 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension parts

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,415 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

headlamp adjusters moved for head lamp re-check

items removed from drivers view prior to vehicle inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,968 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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PX62 ZDS is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 PX62 ZDS, 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 PX62 ZDS registered?

PX62 ZDS is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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