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VE61 UKB

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 UKB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 111,775 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 111,773 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensors broken off from suspension arms (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 104,169 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Brackets broken off for level sensors (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 94,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 94,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All of rear suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,008 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 80,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced during test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced during test (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 75,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub frame corrosion

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

dpf light flashing

Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,151 miles

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Fail 8 Nov 2018 66,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

tpms light on

unable to check o/s/r seat belt

Pass 16 Nov 2017 52,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 41,373 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VE61 UKB is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE61 UKB, 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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VE61 UKB is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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