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LT12 YTY

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,523 mi
Last recorded104,523 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YTY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 104,523 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 104,520 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,827 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 98,827 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,434 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,395 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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LT12 YTY is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LT12 YTY, 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 LT12 YTY registered?

LT12 YTY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LT12 YTY safe to buy?

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