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VA61 FTJ

2012 Mazda 6

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,728 mi
Last recorded53,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 FTJ
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 53,728 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 47,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 47,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 47,344 miles

SURFACE CORRISION REAR BOTH SIDES UNDER BODY

Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 33,323 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cracking in tread (rubber perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread and in side walls (rubber perished

Offside Rear tyre has cracking in tread and in side walls (rubber perished

Fail 28 Feb 2019 27,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cracking on side wall and tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 27,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cracking on side wall and tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,319 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

oil level low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,130 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 25,129 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,689 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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VA61 FTJ is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VA61 FTJ, 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 VA61 FTJ registered?

VA61 FTJ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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