MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front foglamp not working but date of reg 2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
DPF light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
DPF light on
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
both front tyres becoming worn on the edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 6?
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SW12 BOU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SW12 BOU, 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 SW12 BOU registered?
SW12 BOU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 May 2012.
Is SW12 BOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW12 BOU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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