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AP55 TAR

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

162,695 mi
Last recorded162,695 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 TAR
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 162,695 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2026 124,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 149,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 136,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,061 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,691 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 121,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 24 Mar 2023 89,798 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 89,795 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,428 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2021 81,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,016 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,910 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,873 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 77,873 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 79,848 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,154 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 51,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,320 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,344 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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AP55 TAR is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 AP55 TAR, 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 AP55 TAR registered?

AP55 TAR is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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