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SL12 KMJ

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,926 mi
Last recorded96,926 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KMJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,926 miles

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))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 96,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 90,178 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2024 90,177 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 72,208 miles

park brake 19%

rear brakes worn and binding

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,817 miles

25% rear brake imbalance ,, n/s low

brakes will need attention

park brake 16% ,, n/s low

rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,636 miles

slight bind front brakes

Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape (4.1.E.1)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2016 29,424 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 29,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 26,907 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 26,907 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear caliper hand brake lever not returning

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,410 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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SL12 KMJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KMJ, 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 SL12 KMJ registered?

SL12 KMJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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