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BG12 GRZ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,105 miles

General corrosion to underside/rear subframe

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy/tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cloudy/tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 29 Aug 2023 79,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,841 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 73,797 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,891 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 58,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear door damaged

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed sat nav craddle (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 GRZ 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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

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

Is BG12 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 GRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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