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RE61 SOU

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,075 mi
Last recorded138,075 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 SOU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 138,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF flashing in dash cluster indicating a fault.

Pass 17 Dec 2024 134,647 miles

DPF lamp flashing on instrument cluster but engine management lamp is off.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 134,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

DPF lamp flashing on instrument cluster but engine management lamp is off.

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 123,359 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,423 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,998 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,946 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking wet around pipe washers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Handbrake Travel High

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,019 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 53,054 miles

Front Brake discs inner face rusty

Pass 15 May 2017 41,850 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,269 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RE61 SOU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RE61 SOU, 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 RE61 SOU registered?

RE61 SOU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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