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SO12 JGY

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 JGY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,072 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 93,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,138 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,138 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,157 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn edges

Offside Front tyre perished and worn edges

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bush worn perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust joints corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,332 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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SO12 JGY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SO12 JGY, 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 SO12 JGY registered?

SO12 JGY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is SO12 JGY safe to buy?

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