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BD12 OPT

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,365 mi
Last recorded61,365 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OPT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,313 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 35,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,903 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,028 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BD12 OPT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD12 OPT, 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 BD12 OPT registered?

BD12 OPT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is BD12 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 OPT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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