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SM61 WSN

2012 Mazda 6

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WSN
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 116,736 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front top wish bone ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower suspension/track control arm balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nearside front lower suspension/track control arm ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached offside front top wishbone ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to offside front corroded @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor beam image, both sides front headlamps

Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,559 miles

headlight beam pattern poor

rear subframe and arms heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 109,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlight beam pattern poor

rear subframe and arms heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark brake fluid slightly low in reservoir (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance 28%, offside lagging slightly, advise checking/repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering slightly tighter turning left or steering left hand down

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc inner faces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded @ rear brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance low 17%

Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded @ rear brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 77,009 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded @ rear brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 70,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,082 miles

Front discs lipped and corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs lipped and corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,824 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 51,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front screenwash frozen (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear inner brake pad low, app 2mm, advise reeplacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,539 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 33,275 miles

two child seats fitted not allowing inspection rear belts

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

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 WSN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

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

Is SM61 WSN safe to buy?

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