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AV61 YWU

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,713 mi
Last recorded148,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YWU
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 148,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 17 Jun 2025 148,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2024 141,343 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 141,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,016 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,740 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,740 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,655 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 101,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,544 miles

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile phone holder. ()

Central Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior rear view mirror loose. (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Nearside exterior mirror cover broken, half missing, other half loose / insecure.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,266 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,157 miles

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

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

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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AV61 YWU is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey 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 AV61 YWU, 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 AV61 YWU registered?

AV61 YWU is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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