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DY12 YJO

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

318,126 mi
Last recorded318,126 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YJO
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 318,126 miles

parking brake lever slight travel-rear axle corroded-inner sills corroded-rear brake discs corroded-front brake discs and pads waering low-

Pass 28 May 2024 303,642 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 278,080 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 249,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 230,397 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower centre both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 206,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 180,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 157,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 135,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 134,243 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,598 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YJO is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

DY12 YJO is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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