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AO12 OCS

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OCS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 89,885 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 89,886 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 53,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 40,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 35,261 miles

Front wipers smeary

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,757 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,380 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,056 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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AO12 OCS is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO12 OCS, 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 AO12 OCS registered?

AO12 OCS is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 OCS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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