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SY62 OVV

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,122 mi
Last recorded173,122 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OVV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 173,122 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 169,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 162,002 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 154,849 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 154,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 143,989 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 143,989 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,083 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 138,079 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside 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 Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

TPMS light illuminated indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,891 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 116,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,233 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 101,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 85,853 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 85,853 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 85,632 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

no evidence of headlamp levelling fitted to front suspension

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,927 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

no evidence of headlamp levelling fitted to front suspension

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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SY62 OVV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SY62 OVV, 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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SY62 OVV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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