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RE12 SFU

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,130 mi
Last recorded180,130 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SFU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 180,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 163,591 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 138,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 107,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,231 miles

Front tyres are worn smooth on the edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 81,162 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres are worn smooth on the edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,686 miles

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

Mobile fone holder removed from drivers view

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SFU 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 84.6%.

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 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 SFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 SFU registered?

RE12 SFU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RE12 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 SFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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