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VK12 UCP

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 153,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,582 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 146,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 129,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2020 115,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 107,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,654 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UCP is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

VK12 UCP is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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