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VK12 ULZ

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,797 mi
Last recorded110,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,797 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

dpf warning active

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2023 110,795 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

dpf warning active

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 86,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 86,463 miles

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

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

DPF light on

Pass 13 May 2020 79,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,933 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 71,931 miles

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

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

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

front discs heavly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,099 miles

both front tyres worn at the edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,258 miles

chip on passenger side off windscreen

wipers poor

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,721 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 39,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front 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 ULZ 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 69.2%.

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 VK12 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

VK12 ULZ is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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