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WJ12 MPZ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MPZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,905 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 111,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,412 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,958 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 59,297 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 59,297 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 49,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,245 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 23,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 MPZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

WJ12 MPZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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