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RE12 SFJ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,171 mi
Last recorded150,171 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SFJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 150,171 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 28 Jun 2025 150,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2024 128,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,252 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 107,859 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 89,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jul 2021 68,854 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,286 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 54,286 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 49,125 miles

steering slightly stiffer turning left

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,964 miles

slight lip front discs (pads 5mm)

slight play n/s inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 225,324 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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RE12 SFJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE12 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

RE12 SFJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RE12 SFJ safe to buy?

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