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VN62 VZD

2012 Mazda 6

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,434 mi
Last recorded73,434 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 674,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 VZD
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,434 miles

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

all rear suspension components have some corrosion

nearside number plate lamp insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,184 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 48,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 48,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,201 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,276 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 24,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 20,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 14,872 miles

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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VN62 VZD is a 2012 Mazda 6 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN62 VZD, 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 VN62 VZD registered?

VN62 VZD is a 2012 Mazda 6, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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