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RV12 PDK

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,020 mi
Last recorded135,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 135,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,277 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 126,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres on legal limit

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 118,964 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f lower arm rear bush perished/worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,986 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush perished/worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,373 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,643 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,361 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,339 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dip beam both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Difficult / resistance when turning left (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cut to side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both hand brake spring sticky holding on slighty

rear pads 75 to 80% wron

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 PDK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel 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 RV12 PDK, 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 RV12 PDK registered?

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

Is RV12 PDK safe to buy?

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