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PX62 VFF

2012 Mazda 6

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 VFF
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 78,023 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,019 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 69,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,772 miles

no access to rear belts

Fail 25 Jun 2019 50,767 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no access to rear belts

Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 35,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,840 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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PX62 VFF is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX62 VFF, 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 PX62 VFF registered?

PX62 VFF is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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