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SM12 NLN

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NLN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,316 miles

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

park brake limits just met near and offside

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 67,022 miles

vehicle underside has heavy under seal coating covering most components

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody corrosion protection applied

Fail 22 Sep 2023 58,324 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,328 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 51,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,207 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake lever on brake caliper slightly stiff .

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under-trays fitted .

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,394 miles

HAND BRAKE ON LIMIT OF 16 PER CENT

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,629 miles

WINDSCREEN WASHERS LEAKING

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NLN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

SM12 NLN is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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