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SM61 KSU

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KSU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,638 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 94,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted full length of vehicle making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,148 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,374 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,385 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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SM61 KSU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM61 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

SM61 KSU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SM61 KSU safe to buy?

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