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WJ61 LWH

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,288 mi
Last recorded163,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 LWH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 163,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 163,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 148,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 135,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust joint excessively corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,593 miles

Central silencer on exhaust joint flange corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer on exhaust joint flange corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 128,593 miles

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

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

Central silencer on exhaust joint flange corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer on exhaust joint flange corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,783 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer on exhaust system joint and nuts and bolts corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer on exhaust system joint and nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 119,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie/stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie/stabiliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 106,594 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,954 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,953 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,451 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 58,451 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 46,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres getting low

front & rear brake pads approx 75% worn

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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WJ61 LWH 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 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 WJ61 LWH, 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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WJ61 LWH is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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