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ST12 NEF

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 NEF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 98,869 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake high could do with adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,374 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,768 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 84,761 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,979 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,459 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,673 miles

Rear EX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 20 Feb 2019 61,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear EX HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,200 miles

Rear heatshield loose

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,046 miles

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

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE REAR

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION REAR

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 31,428 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 17,214 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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ST12 NEF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST12 NEF, 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 ST12 NEF registered?

ST12 NEF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is ST12 NEF safe to buy?

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