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SL12 BPU

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,159 mi
Last recorded110,159 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BPU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 110,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,300 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 96,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,930 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction obstruction hanging from mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,839 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,258 miles

Under cover

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,243 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 58,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SL12 BPU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL12 BPU, 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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SL12 BPU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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