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SW12 COJ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 COJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,831 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 74,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,460 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 63,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2023 62,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet working but poor in operation.

oil level very low.

Pass 23 Jul 2021 48,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 43,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,369 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 36,401 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 36,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread tyre also cracking and perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread tyre also cracking and perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1 mm outer edge small cuts in tread not to cords as of yet 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 23,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW12 COJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

SW12 COJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is SW12 COJ safe to buy?

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