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SM09 CAT

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,388 mi
Last recorded109,388 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 CAT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked/perished to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 30 May 2025 107,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 106,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,838 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,666 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,190 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 77,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,270 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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SM09 CAT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM09 CAT, 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 SM09 CAT registered?

SM09 CAT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is SM09 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 CAT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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