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WJ12 MKO

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,855 mi
Last recorded199,855 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 199,855 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 199,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 197,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 185,639 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 185,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 171,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces, offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 171,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces, offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 155,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 155,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 143,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 130,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,425 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in tread & worn on outer edge

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

steering turns easier to the right and harder to turn left detected at steering wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90-95% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WJ12 MKO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ12 MKO, 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 WJ12 MKO registered?

WJ12 MKO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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