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VO12 BWX

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 BWX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 113,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Apr 2024 99,430 miles

Offside Rear Caliper sweating not locking on service brake or handbrake

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 89,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 86,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 76,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,276 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on to callipers (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,252 miles

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

Front tyres low 3.00mm

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,362 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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VO12 BWX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO12 BWX, 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 VO12 BWX registered?

VO12 BWX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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