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AY12 YUF

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,177 mi
Last recorded144,177 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YUF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 144,177 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,698 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aux drive belt splitting

Fail 8 Jan 2025 139,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aux drive belt splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,001 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 136,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,658 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,051 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 61,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Feb 2016 33,005 miles

steering tighter in one direction than the other

Fail 13 Feb 2016 33,005 miles

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

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

steering tighter in one direction than the other

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AY12 YUF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AY12 YUF, 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 AY12 YUF registered?

AY12 YUF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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