2012 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · OV12 HXP

This 2012 Mazda 6 last passed its MOT in November 2025 at 136,091 miles. It did so after a failure earlier that same day for worn front tyres and faulty lamps. This indicates the necessary corrections were made to achieve a pass, but the underlying issues with the tyres were clearly present and required attention. The dominant pattern in this vehicle's MOT history is recurring and severe wear to the tyres and brakes. Front tyres have been flagged for being worn close to the limit or on their edges in three consecutive years (2023, 2024, and 2025). This is not a one-off issue; it points to a persistent problem that could stem from incorrect tyre pressures, wheel alignment faults, worn suspension components, or even aggressive driving. Brakes have also been a significant concern, with advisories escalating to a serious failure in November 2024, which included a front tyre with exposed cords and rear brake pads below the legal minimum. The trend of issues does not appear to be improving. While the most recent pass had only minor advisories related to the tyres, the 2024 failure was severe and involved multiple critical defects. The vehicle has repeatedly failed its MOT and required work on the same categories of components (tyres and brakes), suggesting that repairs may have been done to the minimum standard to pass the test, rather than addressing the root cause comprehensively.