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AO12 THG

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 THG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,064 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 85,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 73,170 miles

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

Rear Both Tyres Feathered On Inner Edge

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 72,875 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both Tyres Feathered On Inner Edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,789 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Fail 21 Aug 2020 63,516 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,191 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 45,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,227 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,417 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Engine cover fitted

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,417 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Engine cover fitted

Outer sills covered

Undershield fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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 THG is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 THG, 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 THG registered?

AO12 THG is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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