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MK62 VLX

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 VLX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 122,158 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 122,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,060 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,979 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,647 miles

both front tyres have edge wear

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and over age

Offside Rear tyre perished and over age

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,888 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 VLX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black 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 MK62 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

Is MK62 VLX safe to buy?

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