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DE04 NHE

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NHE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 128,076 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 128,076 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 112,981 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 112,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,664 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,509 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,274 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,854 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,563 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,039 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 50,039 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE04 NHE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver 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 DE04 NHE, 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 DE04 NHE registered?

DE04 NHE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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