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OY62 VLD

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,222 mi
Last recorded220,222 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 220,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electric power steering feels slightly heavy when turning

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

Offside Front Seat loose fixing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 219,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electric power steering feels slightly heavy when turning

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

Offside Front Seat loose fixing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 188,315 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,991 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged/deteriorated (border line pass)

offside and nearside front side lights dim

play in nearside front lower arm (border line pass)

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion underside

wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,755 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Nov 2018 96,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,771 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,351 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,479 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 VLD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

OY62 VLD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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