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R5 VLH

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,510 mi
Last recorded44,510 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VLH
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 42,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,310 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,198 miles

Plastic under trays and over sills fitted

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,698 miles

The n/s/f wiper blade is split, but still clears the screen effectively.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,966 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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R5 VLH is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 VLH, 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 R5 VLH registered?

R5 VLH is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is R5 VLH safe to buy?

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