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PY12 GNO

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 GNO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,568 miles

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

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

exhaust very rusty.

underside of car very rusty.

Fail 17 Oct 2024 116,567 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust very rusty.

parking brake lever quite high.

underside of car very rusty.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,119 miles

DPF INDICATOR LAMP FLASHING

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REARWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO MEATAL CONTACT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF INDICATOR LAMP FLASHING

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ITEMS ATTATCHED TO INTERIOR MIRROR OBSTRUCTING DRIVERS VIEW REMOVED (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED WITH A SIGNIFICANT LIP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REARWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to nearside rear. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 205/60R16. 92H Delenti (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Not attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to nearside rear. Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 205/60R16. 92H Delenti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 81,145 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty and flanges very corroded.

parking brake travel quite high.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty and flanges very corroded.

parking brake travel quite high.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,805 miles

Offside Lower windscreen is cracked, not in swept area.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 39,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,429 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 30,429 miles

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

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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PY12 GNO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY12 GNO, 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 PY12 GNO registered?

PY12 GNO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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