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DY12 YHV

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,668 mi
Last recorded180,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YHV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 180,668 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 165,543 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2021 153,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges.o/s/f badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat worn/moving

exhaust corroded.components corroded.wipers poor.various undertrays damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2021 153,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges.o/s/f badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

drivers seat worn/moving

exhaust corroded.components corroded.wipers poor.various undertrays damaged

handbrake effort on limit.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 140,789 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 140,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached link pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,304 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 133,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,865 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 121,620 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Steering biases toward right (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,326 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

O/s/f seat base loose.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,326 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

O/s/f seat base loose.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat loose but secure.

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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DY12 YHV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY12 YHV, 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 DY12 YHV registered?

DY12 YHV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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