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T12 SBW

2013 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,317 mi
Last recorded91,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 SBW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,317 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,881 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy

engine oil level over full

osf wiper insecure on arm

Fail 22 Jul 2025 83,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy

engine oil level over full

osf wiper insecure on arm

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,181 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint covers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joint covers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,245 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 25 Jul 2023 72,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,550 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,421 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns front suspension arm rear bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both os and ns front suspension arm rear bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,972 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os and ns rear seats

engine cover and under trays fitted

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has a score mark on it (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear tyres cracking and perished

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,060 miles

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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T12 SBW is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,020 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 T12 SBW, 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 13 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T12 SBW registered?

T12 SBW is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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