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RV12 AVF

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

224,135 mi
Last recorded224,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 AVF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 224,135 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 218,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 218,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 212,988 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe.

under trays fitted and plastic covering sills unable to fully check underside.

Fail 29 Jan 2024 212,988 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe.

under trays fitted and plastic covering sills unable to fully check underside.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 195,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 195,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 182,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 168,720 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 158,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,717 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,040 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,040 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,902 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 74,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,075 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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RV12 AVF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV12 AVF, 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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RV12 AVF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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