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SY12 MHM

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,854 mi
Last recorded157,854 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MHM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 157,854 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2026 157,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components / suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,049 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 154,048 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Rear Inner Brake drum worn, but not excessively and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 148,585 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Trailer socket cover missing

Fail 21 Nov 2023 148,579 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Trailer socket cover missing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,208 miles

Electrical socket cover missing

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 139,907 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 139,901 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,250 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 136,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 130,952 miles

DPF light lit

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 130,915 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DPF light lit

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,218 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,355 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,334 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

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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SY12 MHM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SY12 MHM, 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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SY12 MHM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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