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SL12 VFF

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,729 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both rear brake flexi hoses in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 96,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both rear brake flexi hoses in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))

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 on limit 2254528 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,393 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 71,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,459 miles

rear tyres are worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 44,529 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 VFF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL12 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

SL12 VFF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 VFF safe to buy?

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