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BW12 AWC

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 AWC
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,409 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup arm heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All link arm bushes perished / cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Joint / clamp to rear exhaust box heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup arm heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner chassis corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All link arm bushes perished / cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,635 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring cup arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Joint and fixing heavily corroded at rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded above exhaust box area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring cup arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,141 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished / cracking open. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Restricted movement. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded rear box mounting joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 104,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,427 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2022 98,298 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer lip corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure insecure and not working (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,174 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,745 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 36,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,799 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 24,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BW12 AWC is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW12 AWC, 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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BW12 AWC is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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