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SK12 YRW

2012 Mazda 6

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YRW
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 82,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding /brake disc discolored (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded /deteriorated/ leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERNEATH VEHICLE ALL AROUND SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 17 Apr 2025 78,142 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERNEATH VEHICLE ALL AROUND SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 69,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,811 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 60,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall Slightly damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall Slightly damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,736 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished on tread area

rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 25,338 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,317 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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SK12 YRW is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SK12 YRW, 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 SK12 YRW registered?

SK12 YRW is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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