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VA12 DBX

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DBX
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 112,625 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,711 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,151 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 65,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 May 2017 46,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016

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

engine management and dpf light on

Fail 17 Sep 2016 41,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

engine management and dpf light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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VA12 DBX is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA12 DBX, 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 VA12 DBX registered?

VA12 DBX is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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