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OY62 VAM

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 VAM
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 127,874 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 127,809 miles

Power steering component modification unsafe steering knocking (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,159 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,159 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,876 miles

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

steering slight stiffness to the left

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

steering slight stiffness to the left

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,799 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 74,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VAM is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY62 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

OY62 VAM is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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