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DF12 UHW

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,668 mi
Last recorded73,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 UHW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 73,664 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 68,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,866 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,317 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,670 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 51,670 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,392 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2019 44,391 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges close to chords (205/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread pattern and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,504 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 28,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,096 miles

both rear tyres cracked

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Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,341 miles

both o/s an n/s front tyres are wearing thin on outer edges

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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DF12 UHW is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF12 UHW, 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 DF12 UHW registered?

DF12 UHW is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 UHW safe to buy?

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