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SM12 GKL

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,468 mi
Last recorded131,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GKL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 131,468 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 131,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,391 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 117,681 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2024 117,436 miles

Nearside Power steering inoperative Very stiff when making left turn. ??? (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,693 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,759 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 GKL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,488cc 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 GKL, 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 SM12 GKL registered?

SM12 GKL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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