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WJ12 TFE

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,020 mi
Last recorded109,020 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TFE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy to the right, correct to the left. (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Interior rear view mirror slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake requirement only just met, 17% recorded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,832 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cant check underneath due to under tray

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,801 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,849 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Zero Smoke Reading

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,439 miles

Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Zero Emission Reading

Fail 18 Mar 2021 86,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Zero Emission Reading

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,017 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,017 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,792 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre has puncture (225/45/18)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,182 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer + inner edge's

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 33,182 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer + inner edge's

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 TFE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

WJ12 TFE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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