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SM12 BTO

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,600 mi
Last recorded117,600 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BTO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,486 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,957 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 92,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides of vehicle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,605 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 63,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 55,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,942 miles

Front both tyres low

Front chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2017 37,942 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front both tyres low

Front chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,765 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Front corrosion to discs and pitted

Front damage to number plate/bumper

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,706 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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SM12 BTO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 SM12 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 BTO registered?

SM12 BTO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SM12 BTO safe to buy?

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