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VK12 OKN

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,185 mi
Last recorded159,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 159,185 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 157,750 miles

suspension/subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,576 miles

O/S/F tyre close to limit and badly worn on edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 104,711 miles

N/S/F tyre on legal limit and bald on inner edge

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

Pass 14 May 2018 91,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,135 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit and badly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2016 61,283 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)

Pass 15 May 2015 44,488 miles

Nearside 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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VK12 OKN is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

VK12 OKN is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is VK12 OKN safe to buy?

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