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S12 YPE

2012 Mazda 6

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,049 mi
Last recorded145,049 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 YPE
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 145,049 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside heavily undersealed and plactic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,116 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2025 140,115 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 15 Aug 2024 135,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle has corrosion all-round

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2023 129,525 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 123,266 miles

exhaust system corroded

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2022 123,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,251 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,362 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,189 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,573 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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S12 YPE is a 2012 Mazda 6 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S12 YPE, 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 S12 YPE registered?

S12 YPE is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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