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RV12 PDO

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

204,455 mi
Last recorded204,455 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 204,455 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 196,919 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 192,672 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 187,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 187,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint lock nut not fully secured. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint lock nut not fully secured. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

OSR tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 179,496 miles

Dpf light on but emissions passed

Near side front door damaged

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 179,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Dpf light on but emissions passed

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

Near side front door damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 139,510 miles

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 106,191 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 PDO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

RV12 PDO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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