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GK12 WYH

2012 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,057 mi
Last recorded134,057 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 WYH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,479 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 113,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,299 miles

DPF light flashing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 110,299 miles

DPF light flashing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 106,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 102,987 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,689 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,209 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 95,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,315 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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GK12 WYH is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK12 WYH, 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 GK12 WYH registered?

GK12 WYH is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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