CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK62 ZDH

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,978 mi
Last recorded178,978 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 178,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section has mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section has mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 178,978 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section has mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section has mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 176,391 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 176,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 172,569 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

bolt snapped in bracket near exhaust

possible fault steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2020 171,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 165,069 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 164,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning sticking on right hand turn (2.1.5 (a))

front tyres bold on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2018 149,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,130 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 103,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,806 miles

Front inner brake pads appears low

Front tyres worn on both edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,792 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front inner brake pads appears low

Front tyres worn on both edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edge

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
Full Mazda 6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK62 ZDH is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK62 ZDH?

You can check the full history of MK62 ZDH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK62 ZDH registered?

MK62 ZDH is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is MK62 ZDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 ZDH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK62 ZDH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK62 ZDH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.