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BG12 ZRN

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,209 mi
Last recorded138,209 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 138,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,743 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sills not fully tested due to sill covers

Pass 19 Jun 2023 98,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Balance logged at 23%, limit is 30%. Recommend brake check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight split at end end blade, recommend replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split, no plat in joint at present. Recommend replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in rear number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,287 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 85,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,949 miles

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

Slight underbody surface corrosion

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear sub-frames slight surface corrosion

rear silencer flange to middle pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 66,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 17 May 2018 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres has cracks in the treads

Pass 23 May 2017 49,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2016 36,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,603 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 ZRN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

BG12 ZRN is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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