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PY12 XLJ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,937 mi
Last recorded152,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XLJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 152,937 miles

Offside Front SIDE BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED AND SILLS AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2025 146,771 miles

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill and underbody slight corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,161 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,465 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,780 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,719 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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PY12 XLJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 PY12 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

PY12 XLJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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