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WL61 FMZ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,917 mi
Last recorded130,917 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 FMZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 130,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 130,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 111,035 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 111,035 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 110,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,885 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 105,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,557 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,735 miles

both front tires getting low 3mm

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,651 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tires getting low 3mm

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,415 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WL61 FMZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WL61 FMZ, 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 WL61 FMZ registered?

WL61 FMZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is WL61 FMZ safe to buy?

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