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VK12 UMC

2012 Mazda 6

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,711 mi
Last recorded187,711 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 187,711 miles

DPF warning light illuminated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough when turning left (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 187,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough When turning to the left. (2.1.1 (a))

DPF warning light illuminated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,469 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough turning left (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tyre shoulder ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 153,453 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough turning left (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tyre shoulder ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 130,752 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 130,752 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,513 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

DPF lamp illuminated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,434 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

Parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,109 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

DPF mil on.

Nearside Front 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 UMC 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 50%.

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

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