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PE12 YKS

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 YKS
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,549 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

rear subframe showing corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s n/s/f suspension arms showing surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 103,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake disc distorted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake disc distorted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,439 miles

o/s and n/s rear wishbones showing surface corrosion

rear subframe showing surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2022 99,418 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear wishbones showing surface corrosion

parking brake coming to end of reserve travel

rear subframe showing surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 96,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose allowing gases to pass (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,980 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,091 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x nails centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,031 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 84,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,842 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST CORRODED BADLY

DPF LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,842 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear EXHAUST CORRODED BADLY

DPF LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,143 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PE12 YKS is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PE12 YKS, 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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PE12 YKS is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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