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BG12 GUE

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,669 mi
Last recorded133,669 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sills got covers on

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

underneath corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 119,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 99,553 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 99,553 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,821 miles

corrosion on various suspension components under vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2020 84,894 miles

Rear cannot see inner brake pads clearly to fully assess wear

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,015 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,757 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 GUE 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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

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

Is BG12 GUE safe to buy?

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