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SY12 MKD

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,603 mi
Last recorded151,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MKD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,603 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

steering heavy on lock to lock

Fail 25 Jan 2023 151,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

d p f light on

exhaust deteriorating

steering heavy on lock to lock

Pass 6 Jan 2022 133,012 miles

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

Rear all rear suspension parts deteriorating

dpf light on

under side of vehicle corroded

under tray damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2022 133,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear all rear suspension parts deteriorating

dpf light on

under side of vehicle corroded

under tray damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,871 miles

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

slight roughness in steering

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,764 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,743 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front to rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 3mm) + stepping on inner edge

offside front tyre cuts on outer wall

offside rear mudflap loose

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 3mm

suspension sqweek front offside front area

Fail 21 Jan 2019 83,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall) + wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front to rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 3mm) + stepping on inner edge

offside front tyre cuts on outer wall

offside rear mudflap loose

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (on 3mm

suspension sqweek front offside front area

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,531 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot latch sticky / hard to shut

squeaky from front suspension ball joint?

Fail 11 Jan 2018 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot latch sticky / hard to shut

squeaky from front suspension ball joint?

Pass 27 Jan 2017 47,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 47,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 30,705 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 26,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MKD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MKD, 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 SY12 MKD registered?

SY12 MKD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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