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DE12 CUA

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,142 mi
Last recorded146,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CUA
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 146,142 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 145,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,383 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 142,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 135,996 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 135,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,049 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 98,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,999 miles

Engine, sill and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,000 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,532 miles

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

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 CUA is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

DE12 CUA is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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