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SB12 AAY

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,241 mi
Last recorded99,241 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 AAY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 99,241 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,399 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 30,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Jan 2017 30,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,957 miles

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,477 miles

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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SB12 AAY 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 76.9%.

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 SB12 AAY, 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 SB12 AAY registered?

SB12 AAY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SB12 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 AAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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