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MK62 VLM

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 VLM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 104,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

DPF light on dash is flashing

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,656 miles

DPF light flashing.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 34,919 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 34,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,255 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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MK62 VLM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK62 VLM, 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 MK62 VLM registered?

MK62 VLM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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