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SH12 MZT

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,765 mi
Last recorded115,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MZT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 115,765 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,222 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrasion rear underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,185 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 97,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,957 miles

has light under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,218 miles

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,622 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,747 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 48,750 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,111 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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SH12 MZT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH12 MZT, 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 SH12 MZT registered?

SH12 MZT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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