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SL12 LKN

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 120,056 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 120,054 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads on rear axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 100,192 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 100,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size 225/45 ZR18 95wxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,317 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 95,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Seat belt missing All rear. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,040 miles

exhaust system deteriorated slightly - still secure and gas tight

suspension components corroded slightly (arms, springs etc

Fail 10 Nov 2023 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated slightly - still secure and gas tight

suspension components corroded slightly (arms, springs etc

Pass 16 Nov 2022 77,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded eg all shocks, springs, rear arms, subframes etc

underside slightly corroded, full length undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 77,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake efficiency at minimum 16%

suspension components corroded eg all shocks, springs, rear arms, subframes etc

underside slightly corroded, full length undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,517 miles

exhaust corroded

squeak o/s/f suspension

Fail 12 Nov 2021 68,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 62,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 9 May 2018 41,011 miles

full under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 41,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 95w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

full under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,411 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 LKN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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