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SH12 NFZ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 NFZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake just made required efficiencies.

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,923 miles

Exhaust system corroded in general

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

Vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 85,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,649 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 69,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 64,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,983 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 34,048 miles

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 NFZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

SH12 NFZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SH12 NFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 NFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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