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SK12 YSP

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,815 mi
Last recorded201,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YSP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 201,815 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint cover small split and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn and coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint cover small split and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 193,999 miles

Front and rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2024 193,987 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear subframe corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 185,247 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 175,705 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 175,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 167,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear number plate loose

Pass 21 Jul 2020 164,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 149,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 134,373 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 134,372 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,699 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,307 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 YSP is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

SK12 YSP is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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