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YB61 JXZ

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,843 mi
Last recorded121,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 JXZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 121,843 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 121,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 115,285 miles

TPMS On Dash

Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,262 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,517 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 103,516 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glasses dull both sides of car (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,641 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 87,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 80,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,956 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 11 Jan 2018 68,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inc cracks in side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inc cracks in side walls (4.1.E.1)

o.s rear brake slightly tight

Fail 11 Jan 2018 68,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inc cracks in side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inc cracks in side walls (4.1.E.1)

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

o.s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,490 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 58,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,889 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,641 miles

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

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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YB61 JXZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB61 JXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 JXZ registered?

YB61 JXZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 JXZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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