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SB12 WGV

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,796 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 69,025 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 69,024 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak REAR SILENCER DETATCHED FROM EXHAUST (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 56,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,388 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 48,388 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTED AND RETESTED HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE THAT WAS BELOW MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT AT TEST (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,926 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 41,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,792 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise front inner disc's worn

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,661 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,719 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WGV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WGV, 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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SB12 WGV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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