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SB61 UBX

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 UBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,248 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 82,248 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 73,542 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 73,526 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 64,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,635 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 63,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 58,521 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,350 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded at joining sections

Fail 17 Dec 2021 54,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill/chassis areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded at joining sections

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,914 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 34,182 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade torn but still clears windscreen.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,442 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,149 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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SB61 UBX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SB61 UBX, 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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SB61 UBX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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