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BG12 GUD

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,672 mi
Last recorded106,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GUD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

electronic power steering heavy to the left

Fail 17 Jul 2025 106,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

electronic power steering heavy to the left

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,480 miles

Front power steering fault [ opperational ]

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower arm coroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chasis member coroded [

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn blades [ still clearing screen ] (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower arm coroded

Offside Rear chasis member corosion

Rear axle beam coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 102,358 miles

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

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

Front power steering fault [ opperational ]

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower arm coroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chasis member coroded [

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn blades [ still clearing screen ] (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower arm coroded

Offside Rear chasis member corosion

Rear axle beam coroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm /spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm /spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,673 miles

Electronic power steering intermittently heavy /stiff

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,305 miles

Offside Rear tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,303 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 41,092 miles

exhaust system has light corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,611 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 GUD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black 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 GUD, 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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BG12 GUD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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