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SW12 EHL

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,332 mi
Last recorded63,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EHL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,332 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn near wear bands

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2023 63,332 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split and worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn near wear bands

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,866 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on rear suspension components

o/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 59,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on rear suspension components

o/s rear radius arm bush deteriorating

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,300 miles

Offside Rear radius arm bush starting to deteriorate

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on fuel tank straps

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 56,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear radius arm bush starting to deteriorate

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

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on fuel tank straps

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,425 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2020 42,425 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2019 37,536 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 May 2019 37,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 32,564 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 27,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 22,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,956 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 16,956 miles

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

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 EHL 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 60%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

SW12 EHL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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