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RE12 SDY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,270 mi
Last recorded128,270 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SDY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 128,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arms mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

middle to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 126,877 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (in bottom arm) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,057 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody corrosion on rear sills

Fail 28 Feb 2022 125,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underbody corrosion on rear sills

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,677 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 121,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working Near + Off Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2019 120,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2019 120,142 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 118,285 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,416 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner 2wall

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 83,385 miles

noise from o/s/f wheel area.

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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RE12 SDY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE12 SDY, 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 RE12 SDY registered?

RE12 SDY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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