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OY62 VAD

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,820 mi
Last recorded139,820 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 VAD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 139,820 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 134,445 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

GENERAL CORROSION

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

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

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED NOT ALLWOING FULL INSPECTION

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2021 125,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,866 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 95,803 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle osr caliper (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,631 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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OY62 VAD 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 90%.

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 OY62 VAD, 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 OY62 VAD registered?

OY62 VAD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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