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WJ12 TGK

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,913 mi
Last recorded107,913 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TGK
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 107,913 miles

Front steering very heavy and pulls to right

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2025 107,913 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front steering very heavy and pulls to right

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s & n/s chassis & body sills corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s subframe & suspension components corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 99,303 miles

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

Rear suspension badly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 99,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,979 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 90,656 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,769 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 85,766 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 79,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf warning light on dash

parking brake efficiency only just met 19%

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,308 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 64,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge & nailed outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,684 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges, possible misalignment.

Exhaust corroding.

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

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 TGK is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel 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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

WJ12 TGK is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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