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SP12 MGZ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,135 mi
Last recorded133,135 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MGZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 133,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side trim innsecure / sill covers fitted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 112,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side trim innsecure / sill covers fitted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,265 miles

Exhaust overall rusty

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,082 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2021 91,082 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,124 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,741 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi ferrul (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs both worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on2.5mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on3mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on2.5mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on3mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,893 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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SP12 MGZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP12 MGZ, 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 SP12 MGZ registered?

SP12 MGZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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