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BG12 GPJ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,788 mi
Last recorded79,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,788 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,609 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 54,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,595 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn / corroded (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 23,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn / corroded (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GPJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

BG12 GPJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is BG12 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 GPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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