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SL12 VFT

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,407 mi
Last recorded54,407 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VFT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights heat damaged/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion on all suspension components and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2025 54,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened excessively corroded/holed (spring arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights heat damaged/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

General corrosion on all suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,603 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 47,983 miles

advise offside and nearside headlights image

Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,065 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 29,451 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 25,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,664 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,020 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 VFT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

SL12 VFT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is SL12 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 VFT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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