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DA12 SZT

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 SZT
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has paint over spray. (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 84,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has paint over spray. (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 81,334 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 75,884 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both N/S and O/S lower ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,132 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,983 miles

Front offside and nearside wipers streaky

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,801 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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DA12 SZT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA12 SZT, 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 DA12 SZT registered?

DA12 SZT is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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