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SC61 FWU

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,592 mi
Last recorded124,592 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 FWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 124,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat slightly insecure

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at lambda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

front driver seat slightly insecure

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not serioulsy weakend

Pass 13 Jul 2024 105,883 miles

General UnderBody Corrosion

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,190 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 97,190 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently damaged. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,703 miles

underside slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,248 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 70,245 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,598 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,728 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,182 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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SC61 FWU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SC61 FWU, 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 SC61 FWU registered?

SC61 FWU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is SC61 FWU safe to buy?

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