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SL12 EHC

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 EHC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 89,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,556 miles

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

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

both inner sills are corroded but not seriously weakened

noisy engine, sounds internal

Fail 2 Apr 2025 86,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both inner sills are corroded but not seriously weakened

noisy engine, sounds internal

Pass 4 Apr 2024 78,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 73,012 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 67,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes at flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes at flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills are corroded but not yet seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Mar 2022 67,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes at flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes at flex hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills are corroded but not yet seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at all hubs, at flex hose joints, brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system and both inner sills are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,560 miles

minor damage to windscreen at ns

osf wiper smearing screen

Fail 23 Mar 2015 24,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf wiper smearing screen

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 EHC is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHC, 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 EHC is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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