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SP62 OVX

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 OVX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 98,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Rear fuel tank heat shield loose at one attachment point not likely to fall off

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 90,650 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

cat heat shield insecure

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer and both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REARMOST EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE

Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,429 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer and both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

REARMOST EXHAUST HEATSHIELDS LOOSE

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

brake fluid level low

osf suspension drop link damaged/worn

underbody heatshield deteriorated,insecure and fouling exhaust system

bonnet safety latch sticking

driver's view to osr restricted

front brake discs dangerously worn and corroded

unsecured danger in boot area

Fail 24 Aug 2020 67,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

brake fluid level low

osf suspension drop link damaged/worn

underbody heatshield deteriorated,insecure and fouling exhaust system

bonnet safety latch sticking

driver's view to osr restricted

front brake discs dangerously worn and corroded

unsecured danger in boot area

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,505 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 61,505 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,876 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,065 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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SP62 OVX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP62 OVX, 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 SP62 OVX registered?

SP62 OVX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SP62 OVX safe to buy?

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