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VE12 KKV

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 KKV
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,895 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 140,895 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,652 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 135,639 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2023 128,632 miles

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

Corrosion to underbody and all suspension components

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,502 miles

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

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2021 116,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 116,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2021 115,897 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,567 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 111,567 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 104,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,986 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 90,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 83,084 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened row centre seat belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,135 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,575 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VE12 KKV is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE12 KKV, 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 VE12 KKV registered?

VE12 KKV is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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