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YR12 MXE

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,204 mi
Last recorded130,204 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MXE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,204 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,082 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 69,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,450 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2016 52,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,388 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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YR12 MXE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR12 MXE, 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 YR12 MXE registered?

YR12 MXE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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