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SH12 MZV

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,605 miles

Bottom ball joint boot slight split but not allowing ingress of dirt offside front

Engine oil leak

Front and rear suspension corroded

Slight brake binding on nearside rear

Fail 5 Sep 2025 87,605 miles

Bottom ball joint boot slight split but not allowing ingress of dirt offside front

Engine oil leak

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Slight brake binding on nearside rear

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,209 miles

both front tyres perished + worn on outer edges

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres perished + worn on outer edges

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,571 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,866 miles

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,759 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,855 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,746 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 32,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 24,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MZV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH12 MZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH12 MZV registered?

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

Is SH12 MZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 MZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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