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AU12 XSL

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,832 mi
Last recorded156,832 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XSL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 156,832 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 156,829 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 142,015 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2023 142,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,595 miles

ALL BRAKE BACKING PLATES POOR

EXHAUST FLANGES DETERIORATED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME AND ATACHMENTS AND FLOOR CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 130,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

ALL BRAKE BACKING PLATES POOR

ENGINE OIL LOW

EXHAUST FLANGES DETERIORATED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME AND ATACHMENTS AND FLOOR CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,849 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 102,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,738 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,735 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,522 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,588 miles

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

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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AU12 XSL is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU12 XSL, 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 AU12 XSL registered?

AU12 XSL is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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