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SK62 VPP

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 VPP
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,163 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Power steering slightly heavy

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very noisey bearing sound on road test but no noise when on ramp to confirm (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering heavy when turning to left but ok when turning right also steering wants to naturally turn to right

Fail 13 Oct 2020 103,404 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (dpf light flashing ) (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( at the brake flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very noisey bearing sound on road test but no noise when on ramp to confirm (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering heavy when turning to left but ok when turning right also steering wants to naturally turn to right

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,657 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 92,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 52,387 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

DPF warning light flashing

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,371 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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SK62 VPP is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK62 VPP, 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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SK62 VPP is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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