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SK62 VRT

2012 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,888 mi
Last recorded68,888 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,888 miles

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

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))

steering noisy when operated

Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,882 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s brake binding (1.4.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body and rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,672 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Suspension arms/shock absorbers

Lower inner sills rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake Ferrells rusty

Rear Brake pipes rusty

Rear Coil spring support arms

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2022 57,668 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding

Front Suspension arms/shock absorbers

Lower inner sills rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake Ferrells rusty

Rear Brake pipes rusty

Rear Coil spring support arms

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,225 miles

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

corrosion forming both rear sills

front + rear subframes/suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,550 miles

front + rear suspension/subframes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2019 51,631 miles

front subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,626 miles

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

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

front subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 48,000 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 44,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,524 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 VRT is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SK62 VRT, 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 SK62 VRT registered?

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

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