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DE12 AZX

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,934 mi
Last recorded171,934 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 AZX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 171,934 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 158,106 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Flanges Corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 140,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,520 miles

rear axle and suspension rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2022 132,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle and suspension rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 121,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 113,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,429 miles

Slight tyre sidewall damage, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE12 AZX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE12 AZX, 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 DE12 AZX registered?

DE12 AZX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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