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BG12 GKO

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GKO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 101,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear door and wheel arch slight damage

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted under the floor

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,372 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly out of shape and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 89,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,776 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 76,776 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 58,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,486 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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BG12 GKO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG12 GKO, 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 BG12 GKO registered?

BG12 GKO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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