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SP12 MHK

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MHK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heave under seal spray underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,134 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,891 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 59,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,372 miles

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On OuterEdges

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 40,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On OuterEdges

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,352 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 MHK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red 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 SP12 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

SP12 MHK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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