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DE12 KDO

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 KDO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel area with in 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not considered as significantly weakened.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel area with in 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not considered as significantly weakened.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not considered weakened.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel area with in 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel area with in 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 96,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel area with in 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel area with in 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 89,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 79,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,294 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wall showing slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,910 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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DE12 KDO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black 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 KDO, 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 KDO registered?

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

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