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SM61 EBV

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,964 mi
Last recorded164,964 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 EBV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 164,964 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 164,821 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 151,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 151,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 124,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 119,871 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 119,865 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both bulbs (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,890 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,252 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 32,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SM61 EBV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM61 EBV, 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 SM61 EBV registered?

SM61 EBV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is SM61 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 EBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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