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AF61 OZJ

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 OZJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 131,963 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 131,963 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 126,566 miles

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

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

steering inefficient on left hand lock

Fail 18 Nov 2024 126,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering inefficient on left hand lock

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,555 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,677 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 106,020 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,097 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,135 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 66,091 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,201 miles

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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AF61 OZJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AF61 OZJ, 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 AF61 OZJ registered?

AF61 OZJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is AF61 OZJ safe to buy?

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