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SP12 OJB

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 OJB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 124,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 119,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 119,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake caliper slides worn (knocking)

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

Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded

all suspension components heavily corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,965 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 113,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,724 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,719 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,623 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing badly uneven on the inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2016 53,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,316 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to brake pipe ends

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,249 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 OJB is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OJB, 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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SP12 OJB is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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