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VK12 CDY

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 CDY
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 122,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 108,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 98,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge almost through. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge almost through (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edge almost through. (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VK12 CDY 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 83.3%.

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 VK12 CDY, 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 VK12 CDY registered?

VK12 CDY is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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