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EK12 NYZ

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,076 mi
Last recorded165,076 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NYZ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 165,076 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 165,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,406 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 128,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,125 miles

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,561 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,742 miles

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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EK12 NYZ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK12 NYZ, 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 EK12 NYZ registered?

EK12 NYZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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